Battlefield Operations Support Systems (BOSS) Annual Maintenance

This government solicitation, M6890926Q7707, is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) for BOSS Annual Maintenance. The RFP seeks bids for hardware and software maintenance support for six existing Battlefield Operations Support Systems (BOSS). It includes multiple option line items for product support platinum, each for one year, extending the potential period of performance from May 2026 to May 2031. The document details contract clauses, including FAR and DFARS clauses, and provides instructions for electronic invoicing via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. It also outlines requirements for Item Unique Identification and Valuation, emphasizing unique item identifiers for delivered items and embedded components. This solicitation highlights the government's commitment to supporting WOSBs and ensuring the continued operational readiness of critical military systems.

This memorandum justifies using a sole source for hardware and software maintenance support for six existing BOSS systems utilized by MCTSSA. The procurement, valued up to $800,000 due to its cyber-related nature under Class Determination and Finding 23-754, is for the Curtiss-Wright TCG Platinum Plan, offering product support, extended warranty, and software updates for a base year plus four option years (May 2023 to May 2031). Curtiss-Wright TCG is the sole provider of BOSS maintenance, holding proprietary rights with no authorized resellers. MCTSSA has invested over $1 million in these systems, relying on the proprietary software for testing. Procuring an alternative would incur substantial duplication costs, high risk of incompatibility, and project delays. The sole-source approach protects MCTSSA's investment and ensures continued operational readiness.