Persistent Surveillance Dissemination System of Systems (PSDS2) CENTCOM Theater Effort - Synopsis

The intent of this Synopsis, in accordance with FAR 5.201, is to add the following sole-source action onto the already established contract with Raytheon Company, SPRBL1-15-D-0017. Market research suggests that Raytheon is the sole approved source capable of providing the required Persistent Surveillance Dissemination System of Systems (PSDS2) support services and associated hardware for the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).

SPRBL1-15-D-0017 is a ten (10) year Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract providing for the support of sole-source Raytheon requirements to include spare parts, repairs, engineering services, maintenance, training, kits and performance based logistics. The contract was awarded on 28 September 2015. The period of performance includes a six (6) year base period followed by one (1), four (4) year re-determinable option period. The contract maximum ceiling is $8B. The current ordering period ends 26 September 2025.

The purpose of this survey is to locate sources that have the capability of providing PSDS2 support services and associated hardware. This survey is published in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, (Market Research). Past history for this product indicates the only known source with the capability to provide PSDS2 support services and associated hardware is Raytheon Company (Dulles, Virginia). This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market is purely voluntary. The US Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in responding or in any subsequent exchange of information.

The United States Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, on behalf of Product Director Aerostats (PD A), intends to solicit and award a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)/Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)/Cost Reimbursement (CR) Task Order with total estimated price of $6.1m and period of performance of six (6) months as a sole source action directed to Raytheon Company, 22260 Pacific Blvd, Dulles, VA 20166, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 and 10 USC 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source. This Task Order will be awarded off of base Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract SPRBL1-15-D-0017. The PSDS2 is a system that networks existing video sensors into a common architecture to support surveillance and rapid dissemination of actionable information for the Warfighter. This requirement will address the acquisition of operations and support logistics support outside of the Continental United States (CONUS) and provide personnel to operate and maintain systems deployed Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) Area of Responsibility (AOR), specifically CENTCOM. NAICS code is 334111.

Specifically, this requirement is for three (3) Imagery Analysts operating in the CENTCOM AOR in support of Operation Need Statement (ONS) 22-40783. In addition, this action will procure 7 Core Video Appliances (CVA) v2.2 as well as additional standalone hardware components in support of the required operational need.

The requirement for PSDS2 component hardware includes the following National Stock Numbers (NSNs). Where NSNs are not available, the manufacturers part # has been included:

ITEM QTY NSN / MFR Part Number

PSDS2 CVA System (Note: OEM Blue Eye Software) 7 7025-01-707-6583

APC Switched Rack PDU 8 6130-01-706-5853

APC Smart-UPS 14 6130-01-627-0989

Cisco Catalyst Switch 6 7025-01-691-7453

The Government Performance Work Statement provides a description of the requirements This purchase will be made on an Other Than Full and Open Competition basis authorized by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Raytheon is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of PSDS2. The Government does not possess a technical data package that would allow full and open competition for the development, production and/or sustainment of PSDS2. The Government does not intend to use FAR Part 12 for this acquisition. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract lies solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement.

Vendor Response Requirements:

All material submitted in response to this Synopsis must be unclassified. A ten (10) page response limitation is recommended. Interested parties possessing the capacity to deliver and sustain sensor system(s) that meet all performance capabilities outlined above are requested to provide a response in electronic format (Microsoft Office 2007 or later Suite format) describing the approach to meet the objectives established above and should address the following items:

1. Company information: Company Name, Contact Name, Position, Telephone, E-mail, Cage Code, Company URL, Business Size based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code provided.

2. Capabilities and approach to provide the services identified above.

3. Past and current relevant performance information

The closing date for this synopsis is 06 May 2024 at 4:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time. The anticipated solicitation release date is 10 May 2024 and the anticipated award date is 3QFY24. For information regarding this procurement please contact Tian Chen, Contract Officer’s Representative (COR) , email tian.chen3.civ@army.mil.