Notice of Intent to Sole Source RT3 Friction Measuring Equipment
Overview
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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 Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau (173rd Mission Support Contracting) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Halliday Technologies, Inc. for RT3 Runway Friction Testing equipment. This is not a request for competitive proposals; however, responsible sources may submit capability statements or proposals for consideration. The intended contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price award for equipment to be used at Klamath Falls, OR.
Opportunity Details
This special notice, identified as a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source, indicates the government's intention to procure RT3 Runway Friction Testing equipment from Halliday Technologies, Inc., citing statutory authority 41 USC 1901 (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) - Only One Responsible Source). While a sole source award is planned, the agency is open to considering submissions from other responsible sources. The requirement is for a Continuous Friction Meter Equipment (CFME) Runway Friction Tester.
Scope of Equipment
The required equipment, detailed in the "CFME Product Description Document," must meet stringent technical and operational specifications:
- Mounting & Operation: Must be mountable to a 1-ton or larger pickup truck, capable of driving in reverse, and conducting friction tests at speeds of 15-60 MPH, primarily for winter maintenance.
- Safety & Design: Must not be a tow-behind trailer, have no snow depth limit, and feature a raiseable wheel when not in use.
- Software & Data: Requires customizable software for Kingsley Field ANGB runways/taxiways, an Android-compatible tablet for data collection, electronic conversion of friction data to Runway Condition Reading (RCR) values via Bluetooth, and real-time data upload to a custom website.
- User Interface & Compliance: The system must be automated, integrated, user-friendly, provide non-manipulable results, and comply with DAFMAN 13-204v2, FAA AC 150/5320-12C, FAA 150-5200-30D, and OSHA standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (intended Firm-Fixed-Price contract)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 19, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: June 2, 2026
Submission Information
Responsible sources interested in challenging this sole source intent should submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation via email to daniel.wehnes.1@us.af.mil. Submissions must include Notice ID # W50S8Z26QA026. The government is not obligated to award or pay for information received, and the decision to compete remains at its discretion.