FY 26 Base Marquee
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 21st Contracting Squadron, under the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Daktronics, Inc. for connected Modems, a lifetime data plan, and installation labor for electronic Marquees at Peterson Space Force Base, CO. This action aims to ensure compatibility with existing Daktronics systems and facilitate urgent messaging. Responses from interested vendors are due by January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the procurement of:
- Connected Modems
- A lifetime data plan
- Installation labor for electronic Marquees The purpose is to enable easier publication of routine to urgent messaging on PSFB base gates and ensure interoperability with the five existing Daktronics Marquees currently in use. The upgrade transitions the system from a fiber optic cable-based infrastructure to a fully wireless solution due to damaged, inoperable cables.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- NAICS: 334111, Electronic Computer Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, 21:00 UTC
- Published: January 28, 2026, 17:51 UTC
- Place of Performance: Colorado Springs, CO
Submission & Evaluation
This is NOT a Request for Proposals. This notice is for informational purposes only. Vendors who believe they can provide the specified items are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The government reserves the right to determine whether to compete this proposed contract.
Additional Notes
The justification for sole-sourcing to Daktronics, Inc. is based on urgent and compelling circumstances, including damaged fiber optic cables making repair cost-prohibitive. Daktronics offers proprietary integration with the existing marquees, ensuring seamless interoperability, simplified troubleshooting, and a lifetime data plan with enhanced security. Market research, including Sources Sought notices, identified Daktronics as the only viable source due to compatibility concerns. Future requirements for electronic marquees may be satisfied by other vendors or alternate equipment. Contractors must have a current SAM registration.
Primary Contact: Kazuo Colunga (kazuo.colunga@spaceforce.mil, 719-556-9088)