Intent to sole Source The Novo Shadow 3 system
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA487726QA103
- Agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334517 Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Tucson, Arizona 85707, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force issued a sole-source intent on May 19, 2026 to procure the Novo Shadow 3 system from Novo Dr Inc, with a response deadline of May 26, 2026. This is not a competitive solicitation; the Government intends to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1. All responsible sources may submit capability statements within four workdays of publication, though the Government's determination not to compete remains solely within its discretion.
The 48th RQS and 355 CONS require the Novo Shadow 3 digital radiography system for Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel. Market research determined that no alternative system provides the required combination of Non-Line-of-Sight mesh networking capability, minimal imaging dead space for RF-degraded environments, and ultra-light form factor (8.8 lbs complete operational weight, 2.2 lbs detector component). Novo Digital Radiography maintains exclusive distribution rights with no authorized resellers. The contracting officer concluded on May 19, 2026 that only a single source is reasonably available under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Award will not be delayed pending new-source approval. Future procurement efforts will continue searching mandatory sources for alternative vendors offering comparable equipment.
Notice text
Intent to sole source to Novo Dr Inc, for The Novo Shadow 3 system. This is not a solicitation, and quotes are not being accepted at the moment. 48th RQS is requesting the procurement of The Novo Shadow 3 system.
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Government intends to solicit to procure the below listed item. The Government does not possess or cannot provide the data necessary to manufacture the item:
The Novo Shadow 3 system
All responsible sources may identify their interest and provide capability statements in response to this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.
However, all responses received within 4 workdays after date of publication of this sources sought notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Approval of a source is required. 355 CONS will not delay award while Source Approval is pending.
The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source.
This notice serves as the synopsis and notice of intent to sole-source. The Government does not possess the necessary information to manufacture the equipment/items solicited hereunder from any source other than the OEM.
See below for item specifics:
CLIN 0001 - The Novo Shadow 3 system
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Single Source NOVO.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation for Novo DR | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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