Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Production Systems (GPS)
ID: W911QX-25-Q-0078Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG ADELPHIADELPHI, MD, 20783-1197, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; R&D ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (AJ14)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/58885b2d1cda4270910ccc740eb16e40/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is issuing a Special Notice for the procurement of Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Production Systems, with a focus on end-to-end support services for the National System for Geospatial (NSG) architecture. This procurement is intended to ensure continuity in mission-critical services, with Applied Research Associates, Inc. identified as the sole source for this contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). Interested parties with the capability to fulfill this requirement may submit proposals, although the decision to seek competitive bids will be at the agency's discretion. Responses are due within 15 days of the notice's posting, and inquiries should be directed to Andrew Merdoc at andrew.c.merdoc.civ@army.mil or by phone at 520-672-9576.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Andrew Merdoc
    (520) 672-9576
    andrew.c.merdoc.civ@army.mil
    Richard Caleb Baisden (Caleb)
    (520) 672-9577
    richard.c.baisden2.civ@army.mil
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    Synopsis-RFI (Sole Source using 6.302-1).doc
    The U.S. Government is initiating a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Production Systems through Solicitation Number W911QX25Q0078. The procurement is intended for end-to-end support services necessary for the ongoing development and implementation of the National System for Geospatial (NSG) architecture, with Applied Research Associates, Inc. identified as the sole source for this contract. The solicitation is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) citing the need for continuity in mission-critical services. Interested parties with capabilities to fulfill this requirement may submit proposals, but the decision to seek competitive bids remains at the agency's discretion. Responses are due within 15 days of the notice's posting, directed to the point of contact, Andrew Merdoc. This solicitation reflects the government's commitment to maintaining robust geospatial capabilities while managing critical defense-related projects.
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