Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source_CAO 11 Mar 26.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

17th CONTRACTING SQUADRON

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS

11 March 2026

NOTICE TYPE: Special Notice

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE

Description:

The 17th Contracting Squadron/PKB intends to award a sole source contract for a requirement that is a technology upgrade of the VTC system that is in the 17 Training Squadron, building 523 rooms 201 and 202. The technological upgrade will involve removal of existing hardware, servers, computers, and outdated components. AV3 would be required to install new hardware, computers, and software in compliance with Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPR) Classified Video Teleconferencing (VTC) and Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS).

CLINS:

Attached in SOO

All services will be provided by:

AV3 INC.

28275 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.

CAGE: 5MNS4

Justification:

The requirement will be a sole source contract because AV3 Inc. created the original design of infrastructure of the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPR) Classified Video Teleconferencing (VTC) and Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) within the 17 Training Squadron. These plans are a continuation of the systems that were previously put in place by AV3 Inc. and the same design and infrastructure is needed to maintain consistency throughout the squadron. System design has been created and planned by AV3 to ensure seamless integration with the existing AV3 equipment already instated throughout the workplace. Please refer to the attachments for further justification.

The government is not aware of any other vendors that are capable of providing these services without compromising the effectiveness of the rest of the equipment in the workplace, and without causing significant costs to the government.

The Government intends to acquire this requirement under the guidelines of FAR Parts 6. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly with AV3 Inc. in accordance with FAR 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, (a) Authority, (1) Citations: 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1).

This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any interested party that can provide this product without compromising the required criteria, you may submit a statement of capabilities that may be considered by the 17th Contracting Squadron.

A statement of capabilities must include the details of the parts listed in the attached SOO including manufacturer authorization, and a price list. These requirements shall be received by 26 March 2026 NLT 10:00 AM CT. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is based upon responses to this notice and it is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Evidence must be provided of the required equipment while also be authorized by the manufacturer.

The capability statement, a price list and any other information furnished must be provided via email and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can meet the requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to:

Primary:

2d Lt Malia Silva malia.silva.1@us.af.mil

Secondary:

Elzara Kimalova elzara.kimalova@us.af.mil by 26 March 2026 NLT 10:00 AM CT.

The 17th Contracting Squadron intends to award this contract by 1 June 2026.

Contracting Office Address:

17 CONS/PKB

Bldg. 707 210 Scherz Blvd.

Goodfellow AFB, TX 7690

Place of Performance:

Building 523, rooms 201 and 202, Goodfellow AFB, TX mailto:malia.silva.1@us.af.mil mailto:elzara.kimalova@us.af.mil

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.

Attachments:

1. Sole Source Justification Letter

2. Statement of Objectives