C2 Unify Phone System Upgrade
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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 Department of the Air Force has awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract valued at $508,756.65 to MCS of Tampa for the C2 Unify Phone System Upgrade. This sole-source award ensures the installation and integration of a critical Unify OpenScape communications system at Shaw Air Force Base, SC.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the contractor to engineer, furnish, install, and test all necessary components for a fully operational Unify communications system. This includes:
- Installation of a complete Unify OpenScape communications system for the 20th Fighter Wing Command Post, supporting primary and alternate operating locations.
- Configuration of multiple controller positions with touchscreen console workstations.
- Integration with existing UHF, HF, and Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems.
- Upgrade of voice recording capabilities.
- Full integration with the base's existing VoIP infrastructure via SIP connection.
- Support for mission-critical Command Post communications, including conferencing, call routing, and radio-to-telephone interoperability.
- Comprehensive services covering site survey, design, installation, system setup, testing, cutover, training, and documentation.
- A one-year system warranty upon acceptance, with two optional years of follow-on maintenance and support.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Awardee: MCS of Tampa
- Value: $508,756.65
- Award Date: April 22, 2026
- Awarding Office: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, FA4803 20 CONS LGCA
Eligibility & Justification
This acquisition was awarded on a sole-source basis under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) (FAR 6.302-1), citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Market research confirmed that Unify Inc. is the sole manufacturer of the OpenScape system, which is standardized across DAF CONUS Command Posts. MCS of Tampa, Inc. is the only "Master Service Provider" certified by Unify to install, integrate, and maintain OpenScape Xpert systems, making them the only contractor capable of meeting this proprietary requirement.
Additional Notes
Market research was conducted to confirm the sole-source nature of the requirement. The contracting officer will determine price reasonableness in accordance with FAR Part 12.