Notice of Intent to Sole-Source - Engineering, Maintenance, and Testing Support (EMTS) Services
ID: M67854-25-R-0029Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9fe824621fa148a18467284bc2ba1b29/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Marine Corps Systems Command, intends to award a sole-source contract for Engineering, Maintenance, and Testing Support (EMTS) Services to Vectrus Systems LLC, based in Colorado Springs, CO. This procurement aims to provide specialized services for the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) and Advanced Combat Vehicle (ACV) Family of Vehicles, focusing on vehicle testing, development, maintenance, and configuration support to enhance operational availability. The requirement emphasizes the need for a local facility within a 50-mile radius of the Program Office in Quantico, VA, to address emergent engineering design solutions and resolve operational issues effectively. Interested parties may submit capability statements by email to the designated contacts, Jacob Garner and Shanna Laging, by May 14, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST, although this notice does not constitute a request for proposals.

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