Notice of Intent to Sole Source Near Field Range Antenna

Closed Special Notice Posted

Solicitation number
W51AA1-26-R-0013
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Pennsylvania 18466, United States

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About this opportunity

The U.S. Army Contracting Command, on behalf of Tobyhanna Army Depot, issued a Notice of Intent to sole-source a vertical Cylindrical Near-Field (CNF) antenna measurement system to NSI-MI TECHNOLOGIES INC. with a capability statement submission deadline of June 19, 2026. The acquisition is conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Only One Responsible Source, and no competitive solicitation will be issued.

TYAD operates Near-Field Ranges to test, troubleshoot, and calibrate antenna systems supporting its C5ISR mission. The requirement calls for supply, delivery, installation, and calibration of one MEC-AZ-20 Azimuth Rotary Positioner and one ELE-ARC Antenna Range Controller, along with all cabling, RF absorber materials, and CNF measurement software with perpetual lifetime license. The contractor must deliver equipment within 90 days of order, perform precision calibration and operational testing against COTS manufacturer specifications, and provide on-site training for up to five TYAD personnel on software operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Deliverables include a Quality Control Plan, Initial Installation Pass Log, Safety/Accident Prevention Plan, Installation and Calibration Report, hardware and software manuals, software license documentation, and commercial warranty documentation. A minimum one-year commercial warranty covering all defects is required, with the contractor bearing all repair and replacement costs. Work is performed at Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pennsylvania, during standard government facility hours, Monday through Friday, 0700–1530, excluding federal holidays. Any firm believing it can meet the requirement in its entirety may submit a capability statement demonstrating ability to provide the exact equipment and integrate it with existing infrastructure.

Notice text

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Notice Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Solicitation Number: W51AA1-26-R-0013
Agency/Office: Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD)
Location: Tobyhanna, PA 18466
NAICS Code:  334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
PSC Code:  6625 - Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments

1. Description of Intent

The U.S. Army Contracting Command, on behalf of Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD), intends to negotiate and award a firm-fixed-price contract on a sole-source basis to NSI-MI TECHNOLOGIES INC., 1125 Satellite BLVD NW STE 100, Suwanee, Georgia, 30024-4629

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Only One Responsible Source.

2. Requirement Overview

TYAD possesses and utilizes Near-Field Ranges (NFRs) to troubleshoot, test, and calibrate antenna systems in support of its Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) mission. To modernize existing capabilities and support emerging requirements, TYAD requires a vertical Cylindrical Near-Field (CNF) system.

The Contractor shall supply, deliver, install, and calibrate all necessary hardware and software items to enable these measurement operations. The required deliverables include:

See Attachment 1 – SOW (DRAFT) for more information. 

Place of Performance: Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna, PA 18466.

3. Submission of Capabilities

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes. A formal solicitation will not be issued. However, any firm that believes it can meet this requirement in its entirety may submit a capability statement.

Capability statements must demonstrate the firm's ability to provide the exact equipment (MEC-AZ-20 and ELE-ARC), integrate it with TYAD's existing near-field range infrastructure, and provide the perpetual CNF software licenses and precision calibration services required.

Submission Detail

Information

Response Deadline

June 1, 2026 @ 1:00PM EST

Format

Electronic submission via email only

Point of Contact

Mark Buonomo

Email Address

mark.buonomo2.civ@army.mil

 Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

4. Disclaimer

Any responses received will not be considered a proposal or quote, and the Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice.

Files

File Type Posted
NFR Antenna Draft SOW 6_4.docx DOCX document

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