DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE NAVY / USMC / DEPT OF THE NAVY
SkySat TLCS to PLCS Conversion
M20371-14-SU-00082ContractJustification and Approval (J&A)SAM.gov
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334290
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Full & Open
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AWARD NOTICE: Space Data Corporation, to provide Tactical Launch Control System to Portable Launch Control Conversion, UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 6.302-1 (a) (iii) Contractor: Space Data Corporation Contractor Address: 2535 W. Fairview St., #101, Chandler, Arizona, USA Award Amount: $128,082.28 The Government hereby issues its notice of intent to sole source to: Space Data Corporation for Tactical Launch Control System to Portable Launch Control Conversion. Upgrading hardware from Tactical Launch Control System (TLCS) to Portable Launch Control System (PLCS) includes more compact, non-rack mount chassis; wide range DC power supply; serial to Ethernet interface; RF and digital interface connections; magnetic-mount UHF and GPS antennas; pelican case and foam. Activity will center on taking existing TLCS ground stations, which control 4 near space payloads, and converting them to four smaller PLCS, laptop based ground stations. This process will improve portability, enhance dispersed operations and include an upgrade to newest software/firmware and hardware. Space Data Corp has a patent on this equipment and is the only vendor that manufactures the equipment and solely possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to accomplish the required conversion work. This Notice of Sole Source Award is not a request for Expressions of Interest (EOIs), proposals or quotations. No solicitation document exists and no telephone inquiries will be accepted. No contract award will be made on the basis of EOIs, proposals or quotations received in response to this notice. This purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition as authorized under FAR 6.302-1. The award date will be 10 August 2014. Point of contact for this purchase is Sgt Joshua Higginbotham, 760-725-3112.