Sceptre Signal Processing Software and Associated Services
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Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), located in Dahlgren, VA intends to establish a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) / Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) on a sole source basis to 3dB Labs Inc. of 9050 Centre Point Dr. Suite 340, West Chester, OH 45069-9705, United States. It is anticipated that Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) orders, with a maximum value of $14,711,101, will be placed against a BOA during a five (5) year period from the date the contract vehicle becomes effective.
The requirement is to implement the SCEPTRE software solutions for advanced signal processing and Radio Frequency (RF) signal collection in a designated environment, with appropriate support for seamless installation, configuration, and ongoing technical assistance. The Government’s next generation Intelligence system has Government-designed software that directly interfaces with the SCEPTRE software application. SCEPTRE software was designed to optimize performance for a range of Radio Frequency (RF) testing, analysis tasks, and advanced signal processing capability, making it uniquely qualified for this project’s operational needs. Many of SCEPTRE's unique functions are a result of past government-funded initiatives and are now standard in the software. Such functions include built-in classified and unclassified Digital Signal Processing (DSP) signal detectors and classifiers required by the Government’s system to target specific adversary signal sets, built-in Radio Frequency Distribution Unit (RFDU) control, and the ability to configure and share RF data streams. 3dB Labs, Inc. is the sole developer and provider of the SCEPTRE Signal Processing Software.
THIS REQUIREMENT IS ADVERTISED AS SOLE SOURCE. THE NOTICE IS PUBLISHED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.
This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10 U.S.C. Section 3204(a)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. Company brochures, flyers or other company marketing media received in response to this Sources Sought Notice will not be reviewed. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The primary point of contact for this synopsis is Matthew Gutmann, Contract Specialist, matthew.h.gutmann.civ@us.navy.mil. The Procuring Contracting Officer is Ausra Zemaitiene, ausra.zemaitiene.civ@us.navy.mil.
Contracting Office Address:
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
Contracts Division, Code 025
Dahlgren, Virginia 22448
United States
UPDATE: Date extended for responses to 30 July 2025.