Intent to Award Sole Source - Alterus

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RY) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Alertus for their Emergency Management Technology Mass Notification System. The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory plans to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price order on or about August 1, 2025, with a 12-month performance period. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and PSC category 7A21 (IT and Telecom - Business Application Software). The notice was posted on July 17, 2025, and represents a potential sole source award for emergency communication technology. Despite being structured as a sole source procurement, the government has indicated it reserves the right to compete the requirement or convert it to a small business set-aside.

The procurement seeks annual basic tier support and licensing for an existing emergency communication platform that enables rapid mass notifications across various devices and locations during emergencies, including software updates, technical support, and license renewal. All responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations by July 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST, giving contractors only three days to respond. Submissions must be emailed to Stephen J. Wenclewicz and are limited to 10 pages in Microsoft Word format. Contractors must provide specific details including contact information, business size, socioeconomic status, CAGE Code or DUNS Number, and demonstrate how their product meets the specified emergency management technology characteristics. The tight deadline and specific requirements reflect the critical nature of emergency communication systems for Air Force operations.