SAM #FA8689

This opportunity involves the procurement of specialized armament pods for military unmanned aircraft: - The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Medium Altitude UAS Division - Special Projects (WIIK), is procuring 40 Speed Loader Agile Pods (SLAP) for USSOCOM's Program Executive Office - Fixed Wing (PEO-FW) - SLAP pods are designed for integration with the MALET MQ-9 platform - Includes ancillary materials, spares, shipping containers, modernization, sustainment, and depot-level repair - The procurement is justified as an exception to fair opportunity under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) - Only Systima Technologies Inc. is capable of meeting the unique and highly specialized requirements - Contract will be placed under the Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC) - Period of performance is 48 months (4 years), including option periods - Key locations involved: - Wright Patterson Air Force Base (contracting office) - Eglin Air Force Base (contracting office/contract vehicle) - Redstone Arsenal (Army Contracting Command) - Systima Technologies Inc. (Seattle, WA) - SOF Week, Tampa, FL (industry event) - No competing OEMs or products are identified due to the unique nature of the requirement - Estimated contract value likely ranges from $20M to $40M based on quantity and specialized scope

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized.