R -- PMA 265 EO/IR Program Management Services

Naval Air Systems Command has a requirement for program management support services for PMA-265 Electro-Optics/Infrared (EO/IR) Integrated Product Team (IPT). These services have been provided by DCS Corporation, 1330 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314 under Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) GS-23F-0303K order N00421-03-F-0563, which expires 31 January 2005. The services provided under the FSS order are to be competed under the Program Management Multiple Award Contract (PM MAC) in Spring 2005, which is when all PMA 265 program management support services are to be placed under the PM MAC. In the interim between February and May, PMA 265 EO/IR IPT will be unable to accomplish its mission without these services. DCS Corporation has provided these services for one and a half years. In order to meet the needs of PMA 265, the Navy anticipates negotiating a modification to extend the FSS order through 4 May 2005. The sole source justification is made in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2)(iii) in the interest of economy and efficiency as a logical follow-on and in accordance with DFARS 208.404-70(b) Federal Supply Schedules. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and submit technical information and a technical capability statement in response to this notice. Responses without a return address, mailing address, and company telephone number will not be recognized. No phone calls will be accepted. Proprietary data in the responses will be protected where so designated. Offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be eligible for contract award or payment from any DOD activity. A determination not to compete this proposed FSS order based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any questions regarding this synopsis should be sent via e-mail to [email protected] before 1:00 p.m. on 10 January 2005. See Number Note 22.