Ellsworth_SSJ.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification document dated January 12, 2026, for Monaco Enterprises Inc. (MEI) to provide Fire, Security, and Life Safety Equipment and services for Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota.

MEI is a specialized manufacturing and installation company with over 40 years of experience supplying radio-based fire, security, and mass notification systems, as well as video and security alarm systems to over 300 U.S. Government and civilian sites worldwide, including military bases, industrial complexes, colleges, and universities. MEI is the original manufacturer and service provider for the fire, security, and life safety systems currently in use at Ellsworth AFB. These systems utilize proprietary software developed by MEI and licensed vendors, with MEI retaining exclusive ownership. The proposed equipment was selected for its compatibility with the existing Monaco D-21 System at Ellsworth AFB, and no other manufacturers' equipment has been verified as compatible with the existing system for the specified integration requirements. Authority for this sole source procurement is cited under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and DOD FAR Supplement 206.302-1. MEI technicians possess factory training, specialized tools, and capability to program equipment, including existing Monaco System equipment, and possess test equipment necessary to verify proper installation, operation, and conduct necessary repairs. The justification concludes that only MEI can satisfy Ellsworth AFB's requirements for seamless system integration and ongoing support.