Notice of Intent to Sole Source - ADB Safegate Airfield Lighting Control System
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA441826Q0026
- Agency
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Air Mobility Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Place of performance
- Charleston AFB, South Carolina 29404, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command, through the 628th Contracting Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, intends to award a sole source purchase order to upgrade the ADB Safegate Airfield Lighting Control System (ALCS) at two locations (North Field and Main systems). The procurement involves a turn-key upgrade that includes transitioning both systems from 32-bit to 64-bit operating system architecture and replacing legacy unmanaged network switches with new, managed switches that comply with Trade Agreements Act requirements and Department of the Air Force security standards. All work must be performed by ADB Safegate-certified technicians using OEM-certified materials and processes, with deliverables including a post-installation report and comprehensive technical documentation. The Government will evaluate responses based on capability statements submitted in response to this notice; however, this is a sole source procurement under FAR 6.103-1, indicating that the Government has determined only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements. The deadline for interested parties to submit capability statements is March 28, 2026.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is intended to be awarded to Allen Enterprises, Inc., the current OEM-certified contractor for the ADB Safegate systems. The project timeline requires completion within 90 days of contract award, with work including full data backup and restoration, OEM-certified software compatibility verification, and comprehensive system testing to ensure operational functionality. The managed network switches must provide a minimum of 12 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports and 2 x 1G SFP uplink ports while supporting advanced security protocols including IEEE 802.1X Port-Based Network Access Control, MAC-based port security, and secure management via HTTPS, SSHv2, and SNMPv3. The procurement notice does not specify an exact award value or budget range, though the scope represents a one-time technology modernization effort classified under NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and PSC DA01 (IT and Telecom services).
Notice text
Providing turn-key service and supply from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified source to upgrade the proprietary ADB Safegate Airfield Lighting Control System (ALCS). This includes upgrading the ALCS North Field and ALCS Main systems from 32-bit to a 64-bit Operating System and replacing legacy unmanaged network switches with new, managed switches.
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.
1. The Government intends to solicit and award a sole source Purchase Order for a turn-key ALCS upgrade under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. The Reference Number is FA441826Q0026.
2. The 628th Contracting Squadron (628 CONS) located at 101 E. Hill Blvd, Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS), SC intends to award a Purchase Order to Allen Enterprises, Inc. The turn-key upgrade consists of providing all personnel, materials, and services to upgrade the ALCS North and ALCS Main systems from a 32-bit architecture to a modern, OEM-certified 64-bit architecture. This includes the installation of new, TAA-compliant managed network switches that meet DAF security standards. The full requirements are detailed in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The required Period of Performance is 90 days from the date of award.
3. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals; however, responsible sources may submit a capability statement that shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. Please note: The ALCS is a mission-critical, proprietary system. Failure to properly upgrade the system will lead to mission failure by halting all night and low-visibility flying operations. If you submit a capability statement, you Must provide verifiable proof of certification from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), ADB Safegate, to perform this specific proprietary system upgrade. Only sources that can provide this OEM certification will be considered capable of performing the work without introducing an unacceptable risk of catastrophic system failure.
4. Address responses and/or questions regarding this announcement to Leo Lachapelle (Contracting Specialist) at 843-963-3706 or via email at leo.lachapelle.2@us.af.mil and/or Matthew Michel (Contracting Officer) or via email at matthew.michel@us.af.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ADB Safegate ALCS Upgrade_PWS.pdf |
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