IDS for B403 CYBER Repair

The 179th Cyber Wing Contracting Office at Mansfield Air National Guard Base, Ohio, is seeking sources for an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) for the B403 CYBER Repair project. The procurement focuses on IDS equipment, components, and installation services that are compatible with the existing ADVANTOR IDS system currently in place. Potential contractors must demonstrate the capability to provide non-ADVANTOR-manufactured IDS equipment that can operate and function seamlessly within the existing ADVANTOR infrastructure. Evaluation will prioritize firms with relevant experience installing compatible IDS equipment, as evidenced by a minimum of two government or private sector projects completed within the past five years. The deadline for submitting written notice of capability is March 10, 2026, with responses limited to five typewritten pages and submission required via email to the contracting officer, Gordon Strom, using the specific subject line "Sources Sought - IDS for W50S8R-26-R-A002."

This pre-solicitation notice carries no set-aside designation and represents the Air Force's initial market research phase prior to issuing a full solicitation. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the notice, respondents must provide detailed project information including dollar values, contract numbers, completion dates, locations, and points of contact for their referenced experience. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or potential award values, as this stage is designed to assess market capability and identify qualified sources. Contractors responding must include a positive statement of intent to provide services as a subcontractor and clearly document their experience with non-ADVANTOR IDS equipment integration. Facsimile submissions will not be accepted, and only email submissions to the identified contracting officer will be considered for this sources sought opportunity.