NCTAMS PAC CAIRS Support
Updated
Sources Sought from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). Due Nov 9, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC-10), 5 days left.
| Solicitation number | HC1019-27-SS-0001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) |
| Office | Ditco-Pac |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | Small business |
| Trade (NAICS) | Other Computer Related Services (541519) |
| Product or service code | DF01 |
| Posted | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 9, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC-10) (5 days left) |
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Description
The Defense Information Systems Agency/Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Unique Communications Solutions. A sole source Justification & Approval document is being coordinated and, upon approval, a copy of it will be posted here on SAM.gov to comply with the public display requirements of FAR 6.301. The proposed contract action is for software access and continuous contracted maintenance support to keep Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific (NCTAMS PAC) subordinate sites Configuration Accounting Information Retrieval System (CAIRS) software packages current to meet JITC and IA security requirements in support of NCTAMS PAC regional BCO mission requirements.
The current contract is in its fifth and final year. DITCO-PAC is establishing a new contract for one base year with four option periods. The consolidated contract supports Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Far East (NCTS FE) to include Diego Garcia, NCTS Guam (NCTS GU), and NCTS San Diego (NCTS SD) and NCTS Detachment Puget Sound (NCTS PS).
In Option Year One, services will include NCTAMS PAC in Wahiawa, Hawaii. The NCTAMS PAC Hawaii infrastructure is currently being installed and accredited at the estimated time of award and is not projected to need services/support until Q3/Q4 of 2027. At this time, the incumbent contractor Unique Communications Solutions is the only source capable of providing all necessary services for the NCTAMS PAC area of responsibility (AOR).
Unique Communications Solutions is the sole OEM provider for the Configuration Accounting Information Retrieval System (CAIRS). The CAIRS system is unique in its functionality and features. There are no other companies that provide a system that has the exact components and abilities.
CAIRS is trademarked through Unique Communications Solutions only. The Software Upgrade Kits are specific to the software they support. Unique Communications Solutions is the only company that can directly perform the following with the CAIRS programs: Upgrades, Update, Add Features, Fix Software problems, provide standard maintenance, Give training and technical support, Onsite Installation and Training.
The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(c)(2), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Companies who believe they can provide this service must indicate their interest in writing within 5 days of this notification and include a detailed capability statement.
No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. All responsible sources will be considered in evaluating the determination to issue a sole-source contract. Quotations or proposals received in response to this notice cannot be accepted since this synopsis cannot be considered a request for quote or a request for proposal.
A solicitation will NOT be posted to SAM.gov due to the sole source nature of the requirement. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code 541519 will be used for determining company size status. Contract/program background: Contract Number: HC1019-22-C-0004 Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Incumbent and their size and CAGE: Unique Communications Solutions, Small Business, 0BBN7 Method of previous acquisition: Sole Source Period of performance: 26Sep2025 – 25Nov2026 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None Points of Contact: [email protected]
Contracting contact
- Jon Higgins · [email protected] · (667) 890-8213
- Gwendolyn M. Rapoza · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 541519, a business counts as small if it has no more than $34.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Notice history
- Nov 3, 2026: Sources Sought Due Nov 10, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC-10)
Who can bid: Small Business set-aside
Total and partial small business set-asides are open to any business under the SBA size standard for the notice's NAICS code.
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