A -- HYDROACOUSTIC SUPPORT (SOLE SOURCE) The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) intends to award a follow-on sole source contract to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) for the continuation of Hydroacoustic support associated with the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). The contractor will incorporate new hydroacoustic stations into the Prototype International Data Center (PIDC) and provide for maintenance and upgrade of existing hydroacoustic monitoring capabilities with focus on reuse of existing software and new software development that conforms with existing standards. The contractor will be required to optimize the utility of the hydroacoustic subnetwork while supporting data fusion efforts. Tasks generally involve maintenance and enhancement of the International Monitoring System (IMS) hydroacoustic modules DFX-H, StaPro-H, and GA-H, and the promotion of modified versions to PIDC operations following software integration, testbed evaluation, and Configuration Review Board (CCB) proposal/review. The period of performance for this contract will be two (2) years. This request is considered to be sole source to Science Applications International Corporation, therefore, no solicitation will result from this announcement. Any questions regarding the above may be directed to Marilyn F. Williams, Contract Specialist, at (703)810-4754; marilyn.williams@dtra.mil, or Thomas M. Rike, Contracting Officer, at (703)810-4799; thomas.rike@dtra.mil. Posted 01/20/00 (W-SN417121).

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