TDACS Follow-On Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 24-MDA-11919Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEMISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35898, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

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https://sam.gov/opp/dade77852372495bb79ef38acfc416b8/view
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    The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) of the Department of Defense intends to issue a sole-source solicitation for an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to Märzen Group, LLC, to support the testing of tactical and operational strategies. The contract will encompass goods and services necessary for the operation, maintenance, and cybersecurity compliance of tactical communications and networking equipment, which are critical for MDA's verification and validation of defense strategies. This procurement is vital as it ensures the rapid integration of systems into the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) for conducting wargames and exercises across Combatant Commands. Interested parties may submit capability statements by 11:59 pm Central Time, 10 calendar days after the announcement, to Mr. Quentin Harris at quentin.harris@mda.mil, with no reimbursement for submission costs.

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    Quentin Harris
    quentin.harris@mda.mil
    Parker Hughes
    parker.hughes@mda.mil
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