Amended 3/19/2018: The original version of this notice incorrectly identified the software manufacturer as Insight Global. This error has been corrected to state the correct manufacturer, Insight Engineering Solutions. The response deadline of this notice has been extended to 05:00 PM Eastern Standard Time Friday, March 23, 2018.

The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Mid-Atlantic Region intends to award a sole source modification to contract,  GS03Q17DSC0002 to Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation (Comtech) under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This modification is being awarded on behalf of US Army Project Manager Mission Command (PM MC). The anticipated award date is April 6, 2018. The contractor will purchase and implement Encryption and SATCOM Modem Analysis and Re-Provision Tool (ESMART) software on behalf of PM MC. ESMART is commercial software product developed by Insight Engineering Solutions. Comtech is the developer of the BFT-1 System’s satellite network and owner of critical intellectual property necessary for operation of the network. PM MC is headquartered at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  Based upon responses to this notice, the determination not to compete this proposed contract modification is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any questions regarding the sole source contract shall be directed to the GSA FAS Contracting Officer Thomas McCarthy via email at [email protected] and Contract Specialist Kevin Flynn at [email protected]. Responses to this notice must be received no later than 05:00 PM Eastern Standard Time Friday, March 23, 2018.