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 $11m and period of performance of 12 months option period 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 base Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract SPRBL1-15-D-0017.

System Description:

The PSDS2 is a system that networks existing video sensors into a common architecture to support persistent surveillance and rapid dissemination of actionable information for the Warfighter. The PSDS2 receives inputs from multiple sensors to provide situational awareness (SA) for forward operating bases (FOBs), Brigade level technical operation centers (TOCs), and Joint Operation Centers (JOCs). The PSDS2 disseminates real-time streaming video, autosensing available bandwidth and provides video in context for SA on terrain maps for common operational picture (COP) situational display. The PSDS2 also archives video and metadata for forensic analysis.

Requirement:

The system must have a current secret accreditation. 

Field Services Representatives (FSRs)

The contractor shall provide FSRs to provide system installation, deployment, and operations in both contiguous United States (CONUS) and outside the contiguous United States (OCONUS) locations. The FSRs shall perform PSDS2 system configuration, software updates, network configuration, system administration, information assurance, preventative and corrective hardware and software maintenance on all fielded systems, and hardware installation.

The FSRs shall minimize maintenance down-time with a goal of maintaining the PSDS2 main hub-sites and PSDS2 network. The FSRs shall maintain the systems in theater to meet operational readiness requirement of 85% or better. The FSRs shall ensure the PSDS2 systems current configuration for hardware and software requirements are as specified in the PSDS2 System Specification. The FSRs shall assist the OCONUS logistician in logistics functions.

OCONUS Operators/Imagery Analysts

The contractor shall provide OCONUS Operators/Imagery analysts operating the PSDS2 systems processing, exploiting, and disseminating Full Motion Video (FMV) at designated OCONUS locations.

The PSDS2 Operator/Imagery analyst functions shall include: monitoring, analyzing overhead and aerial/terrestrial imagery, FMV, and photographic data. The Imagery Analyst(s) shall have previous experience as an Imagery Analyst and understand the capabilities and limitations of multiple platforms and sensors, use of aerial imagery, FMV, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI), and other electronic monitoring devices used to collect and analyze information in support of military operations. Th