Data Concentrator Unit (DCU) Refresh
ID: H9224124R0007Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUS SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM)AMSAM-SPKFORT EUSTIS, VA, 23604-5577, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/aa539d4b069d4a6c9e9440d1711ef26f/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is planning to award a sole-source follow-on contract to SCI Technology, Inc. for the life cycle sustainment and engineering support of the Data Concentrator Unit (DCU). This procurement encompasses the integration, testing, and procurement of modified DCU-Refresh units, along with related software and hardware support, structured as a Firm Fixed Price, Cost, and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Indefinite Delivery – Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with a five-year ordering period and a six-month extension option. The DCU is critical for various military operations, and the contract is justified under FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only one responsible source can fulfill the requirements without incurring substantial duplication of costs or delays. Interested parties must submit their capabilities by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on September 10, 2024, and can reach out to Stephanie Dillon or Chase Brasher via email for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephanie Dillon
    stephanie.f.dillon.civ@socom.mil
    Chase Brasher
    chase.w.brasher.civ@socom.mil
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    DCU Engineering Support Pre-Solicitation Notice.pdf
    The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) plans to award a sole-source follow-on contract to SCI Technology, Inc. for life cycle sustainment and engineering support of the Data Concentrator Unit (DCU). This includes related software, hardware, integration, testing, and procurement of modified DCU-Refresh units. The contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price, Cost, and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Indefinite Delivery – Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement, with a five-year ordering period and a six-month extension option. This procurement, identified under NAICS Code 334511, follows the authority of FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements without incurring substantial duplication of costs or delays. A sources sought notice was issued, inviting interested parties to submit their capabilities for consideration. Interested parties must respond by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on September 10, 2024. This document emphasizes the government's intention to assess potential respondents while maintaining the option to proceed with the sole-source contract if necessary.
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