Notice of Intent to Sole Source Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc.

The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. The contract is specifically for maintenance services on Rohde and Schwarz equipment, leveraging the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 provision for procurement from only one responsible source. Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. is identified as the manufacturer and sole authorized service provider for their system, which justifies the sole source approach. The Special Notice was posted on December 11, 2024, with a response deadline of December 20, 2024. The notice is part of the First Responder Network Authority's procurement process.

Contractors interested in challenging the sole source determination must submit a compelling written response demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the government. All responses must be emailed directly to Alejandra Loyet at Alejandra.loyet@firstnet.gov by December 20, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. EST. The government is not obligated to acknowledge or provide feedback on submitted responses. Respondents must provide clear and convincing evidence to support their case for competitive procurement. The determination to proceed with or deviate from a sole source contract remains entirely at the government's discretion. This notice serves as an informational mechanism for potential contractors to express alternative capabilities, though the government maintains full discretion in its final procurement decision. Interested parties should carefully review the requirements and prepare substantive documentation if seeking to challenge the proposed sole source contract.