Engineering efforts and support for integrating existing, new and/or modified Iridium devices and Iridium network capabilities to include training and documentation
This Solicitation is being posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov. It is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the Internet.
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to solicit and negotiate on a Sole Source basis an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with NAL Research Inc. 9385 Discovery Boulevard, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Manassas, VA 20109. A Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee ID/IQ contract is anticipated over a 60-month period.
The procurement is required to support the Asymmetric Systems Division for continued like Global Data Broadcast (GDB) for the NSWCDD Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) requirements. This Iridium support also includes training and documentation on the use of these sensors and the dissemination of data to the user. NAL Research is an engineering company focused primarily on designing and manufacturing custom Iridium compatible products such as Shout TS, Nano Shout, 9602/03LP, 9602GSM, 9603 Rx, and other NAL products using proprietary Iridium components such as modems and custom Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). NAL is the only Iridium authorized Value Added Manufacturer (VAM) with access and rights to the Iridium intellectual property for the 9602/9603 modems and the 9555/9575 handsets. NAL is the only Iridium certified VAM authorized to modify Iridium proprietary devices into custom solutions. No other company can modify or improve these devices. These specific devices and earlier iterations of them are currently in use and performing similar functions.
Questions or clarifications: All questions are to be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist: Ms. Sheila Ballard, sheila.ballard@navy.mil and Contracting Officer: Ms. Amy Richards amy.t.richards@navy.mil, with email title to include: "Solicitation Number N00178-20-R-4400" in subject line.
Responses must be received no later than 12:00am EST on Thursday, 21 November 2019 as noted in Block 9 of the Solicitation SF33 as well as via e-mail to Ms. Sheila Ballard, sheila.ballard@navy.mil. Proposals shall reference "Solicitation Number N00178-20-R-4400" in subject line. Proposals received after that time may not be considered for award.
Electronic responses must be in Microsoft Word® or Adobe Acrobat® formats and the font size shall not be smaller than 10 point.
NOTE: This Solicitation is NOT a request for competitive proposals. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. However, in accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
Point of Contact is Sheila Ballard CS024; 540-653-8864; Fax 540-653-7276 or sheila.ballard@navy.mil.
THIS IS A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT AND THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Sheila H. Ballard, Contract Specialist, Phone 5406534606, Email sheila.ballard@navy.mil
