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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 support of KGV-310B Extended Date Rate (XDR) Transec Modules (XTMs) and Variable Performance Chip (VPCs) repairs to ensure the ongoing sustainability of the Secure, Mobile, Anti-Jam, Reliable, Tactical-Terminal (SMART-T) Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) system.

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 point of contact for this requirement is Contract Specialist, Chere Benson. All communications shall be submitted in writing to chere.v.benson.civ@mail.mil only. Contractors shall not contact any other Government personnel regarding this notice or the SMART-T AEHF requirement other than the individual designated above.