ESPY Equipment and maintenance

SOL #: ESPY_Equipment_and_maintenanceSolicitationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
0410 AQ HQ CONTRACT AUG
KEY WEST, FL, 33040-9051, United States

Place of Performance

Key West, FL

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

Antennas, Waveguide, And Related Equipment (5985)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Feb 24, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 9, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 11, 2026, 5:00 PM

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, on behalf of the Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATFS), is conducting a sole-source procurement for ESPY Equipment and Maintenance. This action covers a technical refresh, partial installation, and ongoing maintenance of the teamSENTINEL system and associated High Frequency Direction Finding (HF/DF) equipment. The procurement is justified under FAR Part 13 Simplified Procedures, citing the proprietary nature of ESPY Corporation's equipment. The response due date for any potential interested parties has been extended to March 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.

Purpose & Scope

This procurement aims to provide end-of-life replacement, system sustainment, and virtual support for existing High Frequency detection and monitoring systems, specifically the ESPY HF/DF Monopole Antenna Array and teamSENTINEL HF/DF Sensor. The scope includes:

  • Surveying sites and developing installation plans.
  • Preparing, delivering, testing, and installing HF/DF equipment and workstations.
  • Installing collection equipment for Remote Collection Facilities (RCF) at partner sites and Remote Operations Facilities (ROF) in Florida.
  • Providing electronic equipment manufactured to Defense Standardization Program military specifications.
  • Performing system maintenance, refresh, and sub-component replacement.
  • Conducting installation, integration testing, and virtual support.

Contract Details

  • Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
  • Contractor: ESPY Corporation (sole source)
  • Period of Performance: March 29, 2026, through March 28, 2031 (base year plus four option years), with a potential 6-month extension.
  • Funding: Operations and Maintenance Army (OMA) funds.
  • Set-Aside: No set-aside is applicable due to the sole-source nature.
  • Delivery: Each assembly is due 365 calendar days from the date of award.

Place of Performance

Work will be performed in various locations including El Salvador, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Caribbean areas, California, Texas, Mississippi, and Florida. The primary place of performance for the overall opportunity is Key West, FL 33040.

Special Requirements

Contractor employees must meet medical, dental, and psychological fitness standards. Security clearances are required due to the nature and locations of work. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, licenses, and certifications, and for any lost or damaged Government property due to negligence. Installation hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays.

Response Information

This is a sole-source justification, not a competitive solicitation. While no proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria for bidders are provided, any interested parties should note the extended response due date.

People

Points of Contact

Yasemin Akman-LloydPRIMARY
Catherine P. RichardsonSECONDARY

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