Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Advantor
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The 181st Intelligence Wing, Indiana Air National Guard has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source purchase order to ADVANTOR SYSTEMS CORPORATION for specialized security system components. This action is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) due to the unique and highly specialized nature of the required supplies and services. Capability statements are due by June 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Purpose & Scope
The requirement is for the purchase and installation of (2) Advantor IG2 FIPS Processors, (2) Advantor LAN Processors, and (5) Advantor Expansion Modules. These components are essential for communication with the existing Advantor Central Station at the 181st Intelligence Wing in Terre Haute, IN. The government's intent is to upgrade existing Advantor systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) - Unique or Highly Specialized Supplies/Services
- Published Date: June 12, 2026
- Capability Statement Due: June 26, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
Rationale for Sole Source
A Justification Review Document outlines the rationale for pursuing a sole source award with Advantor:
- Existing Infrastructure: The 181st Intelligence Wing currently utilizes the Advantor system. Transitioning to a different system would necessitate a complete overhaul, leading to significant additional costs and potential mission disruption.
- Technical Compatibility: Advantor is the only approved entity capable of maintaining the current accreditation of the installation's systems.
- Intellectual Property: Advantor possesses patented equipment and data, granting them exclusive rights to maintain and manage these components.
- Market Research: Previous market research indicated no benefit to the government in transitioning away from the existing security system components at this time.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties capable of providing the required supplies and services must submit capability statements via email to jacob.johnson.46@us.af.mil by the due date. Submissions must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format, with attachments totaling less than 10 MB. Responses will be considered, but the government reserves the right to proceed with a sole source award. Submissions that only ask questions or request documentation will not be considered affirmative responses.