Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract and Sources Sought for Secure Advanced Framework for Simulation and Modeling (SAFE-SiM)
ID: DARPA-SN-24-80Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCYARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ebaef31982e8476484730c558dfd4f81/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense (DoD), through its agency DARPA, intends to award a sole-source contract to Radiance Technologies, Inc. for the Secure Advanced Framework for Simulation and Modeling (SAFE-SiM) project. This special notice seeks potential qualified sources to compete for this opportunity in the future.

    The scope of work involves continuing and enhancing the existing SAFE-SiM platform, which serves as a critical tool for the government in simulating and analyzing various scenarios related to national security. The platform enables users to model and evaluate complex situations, aiding in decision-making processes.

    The key tasks involve maintaining and further developing the platform's functionality, ensuring it remains a robust and flexible tool. The awardee will work closely with the government to incorporate new features, enhance user capabilities, and provide long-term support. The project focuses on advancing the state-of-the-art in modeling and simulation, with an emphasis on security and data exchange.

    Eligible applicants for this contract should have extensive experience in software development, modeling, and simulation. Demonstrated expertise in creating secure, scalable, and user-friendly platforms is essential. The ability to work collaboratively with the government and other contractors is also critical.

    This contract is estimated to be valued at $10,000,000 - $15,000,000, with a potential period of performance of five years. The government intends to award the contract as a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) arrangement.

    Interested parties should respond to this notice with a brief description of their capabilities, past projects, and relevant experience. The deadline for submissions is provided in the notice. The government encourages potential bidders to ask any questions or seek clarifications well before the submission deadline.

    DARPA will evaluate responses based on the completeness and merit of the submitted information, focusing on the applicant's ability to meet the stated requirements. The agency seeks potential competitors with the capacity to develop innovative solutions.

    For any questions or further information, interested parties should contact DARPA-SN-24-80@darpa.mil.

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    DARPA-SN-24-80@darpa.mil
    DARPA-SN-24-80@darpa.mil
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