ESPY Equipment and maintenance
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 is conducting a sole-source procurement for ESPY Equipment and maintenance, specifically the ESPY HF/DF Monopole Antenna Array and team SENTINEL HF/DF Sensor, along with associated maintenance, virtual support, and partial installation services. This action is for the Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATFS) and is justified under FAR Part 13.501(a)(1)(ii) due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. Responses are due March 3, 2026, at 13:00pm EST.
Scope of Work
This procurement aims to provide a technical refresh and partial installation of the teamSENTINEL system. Key requirements include:
- End-of-Life replacement, system sustainment, and virtual support for High Frequency detection and monitoring systems.
- Installation of associated workstations and collection equipment for Remote Collection Facilities (RCF) at partner sites and Remote Operations Facilities (ROF) in Florida.
- Provision of system field engineers for installation, integration testing, and acceptance.
- Site surveys to develop installation plans.
- System maintenance, refresh, and sub-component replacement.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Contractor: ESPY Corporation
- Period of Performance: March 29, 2026, through March 28, 2031 (base year plus four option years), with a 6-month extension under FAR 52.217-8.
- Funding: Operations and Maintenance Army (OMA) funds.
- Delivery: Each assembly is due 365 calendar days from the date of award.
- Place of Performance: El Salvador, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Caribbean areas, California, Texas, Mississippi, and Florida.
Set-Aside
This is a sole-source procurement; therefore, no set-aside is applicable.
Evaluation
As this is a justification for a sole-source procurement, not a competitive solicitation, there are no proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria for bidders.
Deadlines
- Response Due: March 3, 2026, at 13:00pm EST.
- Published: February 24, 2026.
Additional Notes
The ESPY Corporation system is proprietary and currently utilized by multiple government agencies. JIATFS requires this system for continuity of operations and to meet evolving security requirements. Market research has been conducted, and no other sources have expressed interest to date.