Intent to Sole Source to Rockwell Collins, Inc.

The 188th Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, has issued a Special Notice announcing their intent to award a sole source contract to Rockwell Collins, Inc. for the diagnosis and repair of Collins 721S radios. This notice is being published in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole source procurement when only one responsible source exists and no other supply or service will satisfy the agency's requirements. The contracting agency is operating under the Department of the Army National Guard, and the procurement falls under the NAICS category for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. The notice specifically states that this is not a request for quotation or solicitation for offers, but rather a formal announcement of the government's intent to proceed with sole source procurement. The contract structure will be firm-fixed price for the radio repair services.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide transparency and allow potential competitors to challenge the sole source determination before the contract is awarded. Interested parties have until 10:00 AM CST on August 1, 2025, to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations to the contracting officer, Mrs. Devin Green, via email at specified addresses. Any response must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government to potentially overturn the sole source decision. The justification for sole sourcing is based on the requirement for Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCIs) that only the original manufacturer can provide for these specific radios. The government reserves full discretion in determining whether to proceed with sole source procurement based on any responses received, and no telephone or fax inquiries will be accepted during this 30-day notice period.