Israeli System Architecture & Integration (ISA&I) Study
ID: 23-MDA-11352Type: Justification
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Buyer

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

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/608ae40451aa4663bad732290788c01a/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), intends to award a sole-source contract to WALES, Ltd. for the continuation of the Israeli System Architecture & Integration (ISA&I) Study. This five-year, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract, valued at approximately $5,750,000, aims to further develop a comprehensive defense strategy for Israel against various missile threats, including ballistic and cruise missiles, by conducting system architecture definition, evaluation, and critical technical analyses. The unique qualifications of WALES, Ltd., which include over thirty years of experience and exclusive access to sensitive Israeli defense information, justify the decision to forgo full and open competition, as no other entity possesses the necessary capabilities or access. Interested parties can reach out to Willis Brice at willis.brice@mda.mil or by phone at 256-450-4790 for further inquiries.

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    Willis Brice
    (256) 450-4790
    willis.brice@mda.mil
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    JA Final_Redacted.pdf
    This Justification and Approval (J&A) outlines the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense Agency (MDA), U.S.-Israeli Cooperative Program Office (MDA/IP)'s intent to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract to WALES, Ltd. for the Israeli Systems Architecture and Integration (ISA&I) Study. This five-year follow-on contract, estimated at $5,750,000, will continue system architecture definition, evaluation, and analysis. The decision to forgo full and open competition is justified under 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A), citing WALES, Ltd.'s unique qualifications as the original and only responsible source. With over thirty years of experience and exclusive access to Israeli Top Secret missile defense doctrine, computer models, and established relationships with Israeli defense organizations, WALES, Ltd., is deemed indispensable. Market research confirmed no other U.S. or Israeli company possesses the required technical capability or access. Awarding to another source would result in substantial costs and unacceptable delays, and there are no current plans to enable future competition due to the specialized nature of the program.
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