Vishnu Appliance Patching and Support
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 Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA, intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) commercial contract on a sole-source basis to Avant-Garde Engineering (AGE) Technology, LLC for software maintenance, updates, and technical support services for the "Guards Patch" security system. AGE Technology is the proprietary source code owner. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive proposals. Firms believing they can fulfill this requirement may submit a written response by April 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for ongoing software maintenance, updates, and technical support for the currently fielded "Guards Patch" security system. Avant-Garde Engineering (AGE) Technology, LLC is identified as the original proprietary source code owner, engineer, and architect for this software, possessing unique intellectual property necessary for creating security patches and software updates.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) commercial contract (intended sole-source)
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Notice of Intent
- Response Due: April 18, 2026 (19:00 UTC)
- Published: April 8, 2026
Response Requirements
Firms interested in challenging the sole-source intent must submit a written response to the contracting office. The response must:
- Reference solicitation number N6893626RFPREQD0AH200-0047.
- Include a capability statement detailing the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.
- Demonstrate Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) certification for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) access (DD 2345 approval required).
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
- Address the anticipated Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (CUI Self), providing rationale if disagreeing with the anticipated level.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a statement of intent and is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. Responses will be considered by the agency to determine if other sources can meet the requirement.