Software Validation Testing

This posting constitutes the Military Sealift Command's (MSC) notice of the intent to award, on a sole source basis, a contract to L-3 Technologies, 90 Nemco Way Ayer, MA 01432 for engineering test support on board USNS SUPPLY. L-3 is performing the installation of a new sotware version R24.0 for the Machinery Control System (MCS) under a separate contract. This effort will be limited to engineering support to perform regression testing, scenario exercises, and validation in accordance with pre-determined test criteria. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is Class Deviation - Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures - Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DARS) Tracking number 2015-00004 - implementing Section 815 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2015. The applicable NAICS code is 334419 and the size standard of 500 employees. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotes. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes received within 15 days after date of publication of this synopsis may be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement upon receipt of response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. There will be no solicitation available.