Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Post-delivery support of developed?space and ground hardware and software
Updated
Special Notice from the Department of the Air Force, for work in Dayton, Ohio. Due Nov 4, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-7), 14 days left.
| Solicitation number | FA254826RB008 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Office | Dept of the Air Force |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715) |
| Product or service code | DA10 |
| Place of performance | Dayton, Ohio |
| Posted | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 4, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-7) (14 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE General Information Notice Type:?Special Notice Contracting Office:?Space RCO Title:?Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Post-delivery support of developed?space and ground hardware and software. Response Date:?No later than 1500 MST on 04 NOV 2026 NAICS Code:?541715 Product Service Code (PSC):?DA10 Description: The Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO) intends to solicit and negotiate a contract on a sole-source basis with?Systems & Technology Research, LLC, Woburn, Massachusetts?under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
Requirement Description: Space RCO requires?post-delivery support of developed space and ground hardware and software. This effort will continue to provide systems engineering support for verification and validation of interface requirements, hardware integration and test, and on-orbit troubleshooting as the payloads are integrated onto host vehicles, tested, launched, and perform on-orbit.
The instant action is to procure services to transition a prototype ground system to a full operational capability. The requirements outline a need for software development and integration expertise to enhance the existing system with a new graphical user interface (GUI), integrate mission-unique software (MUS), improve telemetry processing and data handling, and ensure the system can support long-term, 24/7 operations.
The effort also requires integration with the R2C2 Acme Ground Segment, maintaining external connections, development on cloud infrastructure, and adherence to cybersecurity and systems engineering best practices. Full operational capability should be obtained within 6 months from ATP. Projected Base and Option Year CLIN Structure: CLIN 0001 (CPFF) - 2-Year Base, 3 (three) 1-Year Options.
CLINs 0003, 0004 (Cost Only, No Fee) - 2-Year Base, 3 (three) 1-Year Options. CLIN 0002 (T&M) - 1-Year Base, 4 (four) 1-Year Options. Reason for Sole Source: Systems & Technology Research, LLC is the original developer of the prototype ground system.
The contractor holds specialized technical expertise and existing infrastructure knowledge required to transition this system to Full Operational Capability (FOC). No other source possesses the requisite technical familiarity to meet the aggressive 6-month FOC requirement without causing unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's critical requirements and generating substantial duplication of costs that is not expected to be recovered through competition.
Submission Details: This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. To be considered viable, any response must explicitly demonstrate the vendor's technical capability to: Achieve FOC of the specific prototype ground system within six (6) months of ATP.
Perform direct, proven integration with the R2C2 Acme Ground Segment without reliance on Systems & Technology Research, LLC proprietary data. Execute the required cloud infrastructure development and 24/7 telemetry processing capabilities. (Generic marketing materials will not be evaluated.)
Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received no later than 1500 MST on 04 NOV 2026.
Responses must be submitted via email to Monica Torrez at [email protected] and Mariacheska Legendre at [email protected].
Contracting contact
- Mariacheska Legendre · [email protected]
- Monica Torrez · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
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For NAICS 541715, a business counts as small if it has no more than 11 employees (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). 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.
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