Intent to Sole Source - SHOUT Nano

The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of 100 NAL Research SHOUT Nano satellite communication modules through the 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and will utilize a Firm-Fixed Price contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Squadron Officer School requires these specialized tracking devices for monitoring personnel during Field Training Experiences (FTX). The Air Force intends to proceed with sole source procurement under FAR 6.302-1 authority, citing NAL Research as the only vendor capable of providing the specific feature package required. The contract performance period is 30 days after award, with all work to be performed at Maxwell AFB, Alabama.

The primary objective of this procurement is to provide the Squadron Officer School with critical communication and tracking capabilities during field exercises, including two-way satellite communication, real-time location tracking, and encrypted messaging with 256-bit AES security. Interested contractors had until August 28, 2025, to submit responses challenging the sole source determination, though the notice indicates August 12, 2025, at 4:30 pm CST as the response deadline. Potential respondents must be registered in both the DoD System for Award Management (SAM) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) systems to be eligible for consideration. Contractors must provide comprehensive company information including capabilities, contact details, business classification and size, CAGE Code, and Unique ID Number in their responses. If no responsive offers are received that demonstrate equal capability to NAL Research's SHOUT Nano system, the Air Force will proceed with the intended sole source award to meet the Squadron Officer School's operational requirements for student safety and training effectiveness.