Intent to Sole Source: Monaco- Microsoft Windows 11 Technology Upgrades with PMI Service

The Department of the Air Force United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa intends to sole source a contract to Monaco Enterprises, Inc. for Microsoft Windows 11 technology upgrades with PMI service for the D-21 Fire & Emergency Services fire alarm notification system at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The project involves comprehensive system upgrades across Buildings 120, 127, and 690, including replacing aging hardware with new CPUs, upgrading to Windows 11, configuring systems with the current D-21 database, and implementing security enhancements to comply with Department of Defense Risk Management Framework standards. Key requirements include transferring existing software licenses, upgrading to D-21 V2 software, replacing server racks, workstation computers, monitors, and network equipment while maintaining near-zero downtime for this critical emergency response system. The solicitation is posted as a pre-solicitation notice with responses due by August 11, 2025. Monaco Enterprises will be required to provide a one-year limited warranty, conduct four-hour training sessions for system administrators and operators from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron, and perform preventative maintenance inspections six months after installation.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and identifies Monaco Enterprises, Inc. as the intended sole source contractor for the Windows 11 technology upgrades. The contract requires installation completion within 180 days of contract award, emphasizing the critical timeline for maintaining operational continuity of the fire alarm notification system. The scope encompasses multiple buildings and includes comprehensive hardware replacement, software upgrades, ongoing technical support, and security compliance measures. Additional services specified include software patching, preventative maintenance, and technical support to ensure system reliability throughout the contract period. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334290 for Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code 6350 for Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems, reflecting the specialized nature of the fire and emergency services technology being upgraded.