Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source to Action Target Inc.
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6920 Armament Training Devices
- Place of performance
- Goodfellow AFB, Texas 76908, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 17th Contracting Squadron/PKB at the Department of the Air Force (Air Education and Training Command) issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract to Action Target Inc. for replacement of the 17th Security Forces Squadron target retrieval system at Goodfellow Air Force Base, with a response deadline of July 3, 2026 at 1300 CDT.
Action Target is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the existing firing range system installed in 2009 and has served as the incumbent maintenance provider since 2008, with its current contract extending through 2027. The Air Force justifies the sole-source award under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) based on Action Target's exclusive proprietary knowledge of the system's engineering, control software, and safety interlocks; their proven 17-year performance history with the 17th SFS; and the requirement that replacement components interface seamlessly with existing proprietary equipment. Market research identified only one alternative vendor, which failed to respond to multiple quote requests; an unsolicited proposal from Inveris Training was rejected as technically unacceptable. Awarding to another contractor would void manufacturer warranties on the multi-million dollar installation and extend mission-critical downtime from two to four weeks.
The contract covers replacement of wireless target retrievers, a master control unit with touch-screen controls, lighted target trolleys, and integrated cameras, all compliant with UFC 4.179-02. Work is performed at the 17 SFS CATM indoor firing range at Goodfellow AFB, Texas. Interested parties claiming capability to provide the product without compromising required criteria may submit a statement of capabilities and pricing to SrA Eva Myers (eva.myers@us.af.mil) or SrA Mouhamed Sarr (mouhamed.sarr.1@us.af.mil) by the July 3 deadline; the Government retains sole discretion regarding award and will use responses solely to determine whether to conduct future competitive procurement.
Notice text
NOTICE TYPE: Special Notice
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE
Description:
The 17th Contracting Squadron/PKB, intends to award a sole source firm fixed-price contract for a requirement that will replace the 17 SFS CATM target retrieval system which was originally implemented in 2009 from Action Target, this company is the singular source GSA contract to fulfill the requirements per UFC 4.179-02 SMALL ARMS RANGES.
CLINS:
CLIN 0001 – Replacement of Target Retrieval System IAW the Statement of Work (SOW). - 1 Job
All services will be provided by:
Action Target Inc.
3411 S Mountain Vista PKWY
Provo, Utah
84606-5563, United States
CAGE: 0N2W7
Justification:
1. Contractor's Unique Qualifications: Action Target is uniquely qualified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the entire, fully integrated firing range system installed at Goodfellow AFB in 2009. They possess exclusive proprietary knowledge of the engineering, control software, and safety interlocks that bind the target retrieval system to the range's other critical components. Furthermore, as the incumbent maintenance provider since 2008 and current contract holder until 2027, they have unparalleled, site-specific experience and a proven performance record with the 17th SFS. Their specialization in manufacturing systems to meet specific Air Force Courses of Fire further distinguishes them from any other potential source.
2. Nature of the Acquisition: This acquisition is for a follow-on upgrade to highly specialized equipment. It is not for a standalone item, but for a component of a larger proprietary ecosystem. Awarding to another source would force them to interface with Action Target's proprietary equipment, voiding the Government's warranty on its installation.
The Government is not aware of any other vendors that are authorized by Action Target Inc. to provide these services without compromising the required criteria cited in the sole source justification letter.
The Government intends to acquire this requirement under the guidelines of RFO Parts 6 and 12. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly with Action Target Inc. in accordance with RFO 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, (a) Authority, (1) Citations: 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1).
This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any interested party that can provide this product without compromising the required criteria, you may submit a statement of capabilities that may be considered by the 17th Contracting Squadron.
A statement of capabilities must include the details of the parts listed above including manufacturer authorization, and a price list. These requirements shall be received by 1300 (CDT) on 03 July 2026. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is based upon responses to this notice and it is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Evidence must be provided of the required equipment while also be authorized by the manufacturer.
The capability statement, a price list and any other information furnished must be provided via email and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can meet the requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to:
Primary:
SrA Eva Myers
eva.myers@us.af.mil
Secondary:
SrA Mouhamed Sarr
mouhamed.sarr.1@us.af.mil
by 1300 (CDT) on 03 July 2026.
Contracting Office Address:
17 CONS/PKB
Bldg. 707
210 Scherz Blvd.
Goodfellow AFB, TX 76908
Place of Performance:
17 SFS CATM indoor firing range located at building 3405 on Goodfellow AFB, TX.
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.
Attachments:
1. Sole Source Justification Letter
2. Statement of Work
3. Sole Source Justification
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