Intent to Negotiate Sole Source with the University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEMISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35898, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/723343c15f6b40cc8ff4a7f5bb228c39/view
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    Description

    The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract modification with the University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics for the project titled “Pulsed Laser Lethality Studies (PLLS).” This contract modification, valued at $35 million, aims to conduct investigations into pulsed laser lethality, focusing on the development of models and simulations to support the Department of Defense's analysis of various threats across multiple domains, including ground, sea, air, and space. The work will take place in Rochester, New York, with an estimated completion date of May 2028, and interested parties are encouraged to submit any relevant information by October 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM CT to the primary contact, Jessica Milam, at jessica.milam@mda.mil.

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    Jessica Milam
    (256) 955-1858
    jessica.milam@mda.mil
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