A20 - Notice of Intent Wheatstone (Updated).docx

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE/SOLE SOURCE SYNOPSIS

The Department of War (DoW), War Media Activity (WMA), hereby gives notice of its intent to solicit and negotiate a non-competitive, sole-source Purchase Order to:

Wheatstone Corporation Address: 600 Industrial Dr, New Bern, NC 28562 CAGE Code: 1UR61

UEI: Y2YADJJ464P4

This procurement is conducted under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), "Soliciting from a single source" for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). This authority is supported by a Sole Source Justification. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330 (Engineering Services) with a corresponding Small Business Size Standard of $25.5 Million.

The War Media Activity requires proprietary Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) hardware, firmware, software licenses, engineering integration, and specialized tier-3 technical maintenance support for the enterprise Wheatstone WheatNet-IP Intelligent Audio Network Routing System deployed across Department of War broadcast and media production facilities worldwide.

The enterprise audio routing infrastructure of WMA is built upon the proprietary Wheatstone protocol architecture (including the Enterprise Radio Automation System [ERAS] and Audio over Internet Protocol Routing System [AOIPRS]). Wheatstone Corporation is the original manufacturer and sole proprietary owner of this specialized equipment and software. No third-party vendor possesses the proprietary rights, source code access, factory-certified diagnostic equipment, or authorized engineering personnel required to perform deep-level software configurations, troubleshoot DISA-mandated Windows OS migration complexities, or interface with AudioVAULT systems without voiding manufacturer warranties and compromising system integrity.

The resulting award will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order with a 12-month period of performance (28 September 2026 through 27 September 2027). The requirement consists of a defined base task and optional task CLINs that may be exercised unilaterally by the Government, as needed, within the 12-month performance window:

Base Period (CLIN 0001): 28 September 2026 through 27 September 2027 Option Period 1 (CLIN 1001): 28 September 2026 through 27 September 2027 Exercisable As Needed Option Period 2 (CLIN 2001): 28 September 2026 through 27 September 2027 Exercisable As Needed Option Period 3 (CLIN 3001): 28 September 2026 through 27 September 2027 Exercisable As Needed Option Period 4 (CLIN 4001): 28 September 2026 through 27 September 2027 Exercisable As Needed Place of Performance: WMA Headquarters, 6700 Taylor Avenue, Fort. Meade, MD 20755.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS & CAPABILITY STATEMENTS

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES OR PROPOSALS

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.

However, all responsible sources who believe they can provide equivalent OEM-certified hardware, proprietary software support, and factory-authorized engineering services without violating proprietary intellectual property rights or causing mission degradation may submit a capability statement.

Interested sources must submit a written capability statement (not to exceed five (5) pages) demonstrating:

1. Company Information: Legal Name, Address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE Code, Point of Contact (Name, Title, Email, Phone), and Business Size/Socioeconomic status under the designated NAICS code 541330.

2. Technical Capabilities: Narrative detailing the vendor's existing technical capability to maintain complex, enterprise-scale WheatNet-IP broadcast routing infrastructures in a defense environment.

3. Proprietary Rights / OEM Authorization: Verifiable proof of OEM authorization from Wheatstone Corporation to license proprietary software, execute firmware updates, perform certified hardware maintenance, and provide tier-3 factory engineering support.

4. Relevant Past Performance: Demonstrated past performance within the last three (3) years providing OEM-level support on identical Wheatstone broadcast systems.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERESTED SOURCES:

CRITICAL EMAIL INSTRUCTION: Submissions must utilize the exact subject line: "NOI – Wheatstone Onsite Support and Training". Emails received without this exact subject line may not be properly routed or considered by the Contracting Officer.

All responses must be submitted electronically via email to Contract Specialist, LTJG Michael Brasseur, via email: Michael.l.brasseur.mil@mail.mil and Cc the Contracting Officer no later than 04 September 2026.