Notice of Intent to Sole Source Near Field Range Antenna
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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 U.S. Army Contracting Command, on behalf of Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a Near Field Range Antenna system. The intent is to award a firm-fixed-price contract to NSI-MI TECHNOLOGIES INC. for a vertical Cylindrical Near-Field (CNF) system. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, firms believing they can meet the entire requirement may submit a capability statement by June 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
TYAD requires a vertical CNF system to modernize its Near-Field Ranges (NFRs) for troubleshooting, testing, and calibrating antenna systems supporting C5ISR missions. The contractor shall supply, deliver, install, and calibrate all necessary hardware and software. Key deliverables include:
- Equipment: Azimuth Antenna Positioner (MEC-AZ-20), Antenna Range Controller (ELE-ARC), RF Absorber, and associated cabling.
- Software: Perpetual, lifetime CNF measurement software licenses with no recurring fees.
- Services: Installation, integration into existing NFR infrastructure, operational testing, precision calibration, and over-the-shoulder training for up to five TYAD operators.
- Documentation: Interface Control Diagram, User’s Guide, and Maintenance Manual.
- Warranty: Minimum one-year commercial warranty covering hardware, cabling, and software defects.
Contract & Timeline
- Notice Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Only One Responsible Source
- NAICS Code: 334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- PSC Code: 6625 - Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments
- Place of Performance: Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna, PA 18466
- Delivery: Within 90 days after receipt of order.
Submission Details
- Response Deadline: June 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST
- Format: Electronic submission via email only
- Point of Contact: Mark Buonomo (mark.buonomo2.civ@army.mil)
- Capability Statement Requirements: Must demonstrate the firm's ability to provide the exact equipment (MEC-AZ-20 and ELE-ARC), integrate it with TYAD's existing infrastructure, and provide perpetual CNF software licenses and precision calibration services.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only. Responses will be considered solely to determine if a future competitive procurement is feasible. The Government is not obligated to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses and will not pay for information submitted.