FY26 603 ACOMS TACLANE Peripherals
Overview
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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 700th Contracting Squadron (700 CONS) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order on a sole source basis to General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (GDMS) for TACLANE peripherals for the 603 ACOMS. This acquisition is for proprietary, NSA-certified Type 1 products manufactured exclusively by GDMS, citing national security restrictions and certification requirements as reasons for sole source.
While the primary intent is a sole source award to GDMS, interested parties may submit a capability statement by March 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST demonstrating their ability to perform the requirement. The Government will determine if a competitive procurement is feasible based on responses. If no responses are received, the 700 CONS will proceed with the sole source award.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes various TACLANE-FLEX CII and TACLANE-Micro CII devices, along with related accessories such as pluggable optics, standard power adapters, and universal rack mount shelf kits. All items must be new, include a manufacturer's warranty, and be delivered to Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
Contract Details
This will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with multiple Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). Pricing must include delivery to Ramstein, Germany (FOB Destination). Quotes, if requested after capability statement review, must remain valid for 180 days. The anticipated delivery date is 30 days upon receipt of order.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties should submit capability statements via email to SrA Lissbeth Beezley (lissbeth.beezley@us.af.mil) and Aubreeana Taylor (aubreeana.tayil.mil) by March 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST. If the Government decides to conduct a competitive procurement, evaluation will be based on price and the offeror's ability to meet delivery and specification requirements, aiming for a best value award. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
The NAICS Code is 334210 – Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing. This opportunity is Unrestricted. All firms must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Capability statements should include UEI, CAGE code, Tax ID, and small business status.
Additional Notes
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email no later than March 9, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. EST. Attachment 1, "Clauses and Provisions," details various FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference or in full text, which are crucial for understanding contractual requirements, payment instructions (WAWF), telecommunications restrictions, and Buy American Act provisions.