Notice of Intent to Sole Source - SkySafe SaaS Drone Detection Coverage Subscription
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- W50S8V-26-Q-0026
- Agency
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Army National Guard
Department of the Army, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 518210 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
- Place of performance
- Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The West Virginia Air National Guard issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source on July 24, 2026, for a 12-month Software-as-a-Service drone detection, tracking, and forensics subscription from SkySafe, Inc., with a response deadline of August 7, 2026. The sole-source award is being pursued under FAR 6.302-1 using commercial acquisition procedures. SkySafe is identified as the only known commercial vendor capable of delivering hardware-free UAS detection, tracking, and forensics coverage at Shepherd Field ANG Base and the surrounding Martinsburg, WV area without requiring physical sensor installation, construction, or Government sustainment costs. The procurement is firm-fixed-price, classified under NAICS 518210 (Computing Infrastructure, Data Processing, and Hosting Services) and PSC 7A21 (Business Application Software SaaS). SkySafe's key unique capabilities include infrastructure-free operation delivering real-time and historical UAS telemetry (altitude, location, velocity, pilot location), FAA-verified performance exceeding 95% detection rates for small UAS, and interoperability with the West Virginia Adjutant General's statewide security architecture. Interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating equivalent or superior FAA-verified performance by August 7, 2026, to christopher.broschart@us.af.mil. The contracting office is located at 167th Mission Support Group, 222 Sabre Jet Blvd, Martinsburg, WV 25405.
Notice text
MEMORANDUM FOR POTENTIAL SUPPLIERS
SUBJECT: Notice of Intent to Sole Source - SkySafe SaaS Drone Detection Coverage Subscription
1.General Information•Document Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source / Special Notice•Subject: Notice of Intent to Sole Source - SkySafe SaaS Drone Detection Coverage Subscription•Posted Date: 24 July 2026•Response Date: 7 August 2026 (email christopher.broschart@us.af.mil)•NAICS Code: 518210 - Computing Infrastructure, Data Processing, and Hosting Services•Product Service Code (PSC): 7A21 - IT and Telecom - Business Application Software (SaaS)
Contracting Office Address:
West Virginia Air National Guard, 167th Mission Support Group, 222 Sabre Jet Blvd, Martinsburg, WV 25405
2.Description of the Requirement
The West Virginia Air National Guard (WVANG) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to SkySafe, Inc. (San Diego, CA) for a 12-month Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) drone detection, tracking, and forensics coverage subscription at Shepherd Field ANG Base/Eastern WV Regional Airport and the surrounding Martinsburg, WV area.
This procurement will be conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." Commercial acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12 will be used.
3.Sole Source Justification
SkySafe is the only known commercial vendor capable of providing a comprehensive, hardware-free unmanned aircraft system (UAS) detection, tracking, and forensics solution that requires zero deployment, maintenance, or upgrade costs for the Government.
Key unique capabilities required by the WVANG include:
•Infrastructure-Free Operation: Delivery of real-time and historical UAS telemetry(including altitude, location, velocity, and pilot location) without requiring the installation,construction, or sustainment of physical sensor hardware on base.
•FAA-Verified Performance: Independent verification by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) demonstrating a detection rate of >95% for small UAS. •Interoperability and Statewide Command Intent: Direct compatibility with the WestVirginia Adjutant General's unified state-wide security architecture for Anti-SUA detection.
4.Submission Instructions for Interested Parties
This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources who believe they can meet the exact requirements specified above may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.
Responses must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Point of Contact no later than the Response Date listed above.
Capability statements must clearly demonstrate the vendor's ability to provide a fully infrastructure-free, vendor-maintained SaaS drone detection capability covering the designated regional areas, with proven FAA-verified performance rates equivalent to or exceeding those of SkySafe.
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE - SkySafe SaaS Drone Detection Coverage.pdf |
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