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Synopsis: The Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) has a Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) Development, Sustainment and Testing contract requirement. The work required under this acquisition is in support of MDA’s Ground Sensors Directorate. The requirements of this contract action will continue support of the LRDR development, which supports the Missile Defense System’s Architecture.

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) intends to issue a sole source solicitation to Lockheed Martin Corporation, 199 Borton Landing Road, Moorestown, New Jersey, 08057 under the authority of FAR 6.302 (a)(2)(ii). This modification will incorporate the Missile Defense System’s LRDR Development, Sustainment and Testing Requirements. The efforts needed to meet the LRDR requirements include, but are not limited to System Development and Fielding support for Missile Defense System Increment 10; Hardware and Software Sustainment Warfighter support for fielded Missile Defense System Increments 6C/7, 8/9 and 10; and Test Support for Missile Defense Increments 6C/7, 8/9 and 10.

Lockheed Martin will be solicited on a sole source basis pursuant to the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), as the resulting contract is for highly specialized supplies and services where it is likely that award to any other source would result in unacceptable delays. Lockheed Martin is the LRDR prime contractor and the original source for the LRDR, a major weapon system that addresses Missile Defense System Homeland Defense and Warfighter requirements. Lockheed Martin is currently under contract for LRDR development, manufacture, installation, and product support. In order to meet the Warfighter’s requirement and schedule, the continued development, software production, continued Operation & Sustainment must commence prior to the verification and validation of the LRDR Technical Data Package (TDP) and software.

This Pre-solicitation Notice/Notice of Intent is not a request for proposal or quotations. Questions concerning this notice should be addressed to the PCO, Ms. Kimberly Black at Kimberly.black@mda.mil.

Small Business Participation: MDA is committed to providing small businesses with maximum practicable opportunities to participate in MDA prime contracts and subcontracts. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities may contact the Lockheed Martin Contract Manager, Mr. Robert Nolfi, at robert.g.nolfi@lmco.com.