Notice of Intent to Sole Source 99 CES Constant Current Regulator
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 DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, specifically the 99th Contracting Squadron, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of one (1) Ferroresonant Constant Current Regulator (CCR) for the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron (99 CES) at Nellis Air Force Base, NV. The agency intends to award a purchase order to ADB Safegate due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and its integration with existing systems. Interested sources must submit capability statements by June 17, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Purpose & Overview
This notice serves as a justification for a sole-source procurement to replace a critical component in the event of failure. Market research confirmed ADB Safegate as the only company capable of providing the required CCR, and they have no authorized resellers. The procurement is for the 99 CES at Nellis AFB, NV.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- One (1) Ferroresonant Constant Current Regulator.
- Must be a 30 kW unit operating at 240V with a 6.6A output current.
- Must feature a door-mounted ACE III Controller.
- Must fully meet FAA L-829 (IRMS) compliance standards.
Contract Details
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: 5998 (Electrical And Electronic Assemblies; Boards, Cards, And Associated Hardware)
- Contracting Activity: FA4861 99 CONS LGC (99th Contracting Squadron)
- Place of Performance: Nellis Air Force Base, NV 89191, United States
- Project/Program Name: 99 CES Constant Current Regulator
- Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F3G3CE6100A001
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole-source procurement with no set-aside designation. The justification is based on the proprietary nature of the equipment and its necessary integration with existing infrastructure at Nellis Air Force Base. ADB Safegate is identified as the sole provider.
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation document currently exists. However, interested sources who believe they can meet the requirement must submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability. These statements must include technical data, cost information, and convincing evidence of capability.
- Submission Deadline: June 17, 2026, by 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Submission Method: Via email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment (less than 10 MB total).
- Important: Offerors are responsible for contacting the government to confirm receipt of their submission prior to the due date and time. Requests for documentation or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered affirmative responses.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact for Submissions: Christian Jacobson (Christian.Jacobson@us.af.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Kelela Lemon (kelela.lemon@us.af.mil)
Notes
Future market research will be conducted to identify other vendors for subsequent requirements. The Contracting Officer's Determination for this sole source was made on April 23, 2026.