SAM #M6785426D2001

Marine Corps MCWS-X terminals, spares, and sustainment award

The U.S. Marine Corps awarded an MCWS-X follow-on contract for satellite communications terminals, spares, and support. - Government buyer: United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), Program Manager Tactical Communications and Electromagnetic Warfare Systems (PM TCE), Product Manager High-Capacity Communications (HCC). - Award and OEM: The award supports the Marine Corps Wideband Satellite-Expeditionary (MCWS-X) program. L3Harris Technologies is identified as the sole-source provider for the follow-on requirement. - Products requested: 313 additional MCWS-X/Panther II terminals; 25-watt Block Upconverter transceivers for new and fielded terminals; MEO access kits as requested; and supporting spares and consumables. No part numbers are provided. The 25-watt transceivers replace the 13-watt units in currently fielded terminals. - Services requested: Program and data management, technical documentation and spectrum certification, engineering changes and independent environmental testing, maintenance and sustainment, fielding support, training, and field service support. - Notable requirements: The follow-on requirement spans five years. The sole-source rationale cites L3Harris’s proprietary technical data and the risk of unacceptable fielding delays. The award’s stated maximum order value is $96,905,058.

Description

Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE), Marine Corps (MC) awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract (IDIQ) to L3 Harris Technologies, Inc., 1680 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14610 (CAGE Code: 14304). The maximum order value is $96,905,058. This IDIQ contract supports Marine Corps Wideband Satellite - Expeditionary (MCWS-X) and includes procurement of MCWS-X systems, spares, and associated services. This contract action was not awarded competitively. Award was made under the statutory authority permitting use of other than full and open competition, 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) § 3204(a)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation Subsection 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.” The PAE-MC, 2200 Lester St., Quantico, VA 22134, is the contracting activity.

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