Project Information

Bid Title

Intent to Sole Source- Tuck-19 (HAIPE) TAC Kits

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Arizona

Published Date

Jun 5, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 10, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

FA487726QA118

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Project Description

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Intent to Sole Source- Tuck-19 (HAIPE) TAC Kits

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

FA487726QA118

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Major Command

AIR COMBAT COMMAND

Office

FA4877 355 CONS PK

General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
• Original Published Date: Jun 05, 2026 03:05 pm PDT
• Original Response Date: Jun 10, 2026 12:00 pm PDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Jun 25, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code: 5810 - COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
• NAICS Code:
  • 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  Tucson , AZ 85707
  USA

Description

Intent to sole source to NexTech Solutions (NTS).

This is not a solicitation and quotes are not being accepted at the moment.

The 355th Communication Squadron requires eight (8) High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) systems to establish a mobile Mission Planning Cell (MPC) capable of supporting Expeditionary operations and Mission Generation Force Element (MGFE) deployments during contingencies and exercises.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Government intends to solicit to procure the below listed item. The Government does not possess or cannot provide the data necessary to manufacture the item:

- Must provide both NIPRNet and SIPRNet connectivity, enabling access to essential mission‑planning and execution products (e.g., ATO, ACO, AOD, SPINS) from any austere global location.

- Small‑form‑factor configuration capable of providing NIPRNet and SIPRNet services via a U.S. Government transport provider (e.g., DISA, SNOC, JCSE).

- Minimum 8 NIPRNet and 8 SIPRNet ports per system.

- Ruggedized construction capable of withstanding drops and environmental exposure outside a protective case.

- Internal battery power using replaceable MIL‑STD radio batteries, plus external AC power capability. Integrated crypto sled supporting small‑form‑factor encryption devices.

- Multiple dirty‑internet integration options including:Built‑in 5G SIM card port.

- Ability to ingest wired internet from a Starshield terminal or other Ethernet‑based solution.

- Single‑person portability with no palletization required.

- Setup/teardown under 10 minutes.

All responsible sources may identify their interest and provide capability statements in response to this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within 3 work days after date of publication of this sources sought notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Approval of a source is required. 355 CONS will not delay award while Source Approval is pending.

The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source.

This notice serves as the synopsis and notice of intent to sole-source. The Government does not possess the necessary information to manufacture the equipment/items solicited hereunder from any source other than the OEM.

See below for item specifics:

CLIN 0001 - TUCK-NTS-S-1, Small Form Factor SIPR capable kit. 4ea

CLIN 0002- TUCK-NTS-S-1, Small Form Factor SIPR capable kit. 4ea

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 520 228 3131 3180 S CRAYCROFT RD BLDG 2525
• DAVIS MONTHAN AFB , AZ 85707-3522
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Cody Daraban
• cody.daraban@us.af.mil
• Phone Number 5202285405

Secondary Point of Contact

• Micky Hallman
• micky.hallman.1@us.af.mil
• Phone Number 5202282214

History

• Jun 05, 2026 03:05 pm PDTSpecial Notice (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 58Communications, Detection and Coherent Radiation Equipment

• NAICS 334290Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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