INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE- iConnect Multi-Head Mini Split Heat Pump Training Unit
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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 Department of the Air Force, specifically the 82d Contracting Squadron at Sheppard AFB, TX, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed price purchase order to North Park Innovations Inc. for an iConnect Multi-Head Mini Split Heat Pump Training Unit (Model #TU-601). This notice serves as market research to determine if any other sources can provide a unit meeting the government's specific requirements. Responses demonstrating capability are due by March 11, 2026.
Opportunity Details
The requirement is for the iConnect Training Unit Model #TU-601, described as a "real-world" system designed to train Air Force 3E131 technicians on HVAC systems, including pressure, temperature, and flow instrumentation. The justification for this sole-source intent is based on market research indicating that the TU-601 is the only commercially available training system that fulfills all mandatory requirements of the Specialty Training Standard as outlined in the Career Field Education Training Plan (CFETP). Key specifications include 240 VAC single-phase power, R-410A refrigerant, and a multi-head system. North Park Innovations Group has confirmed they are the manufacturer and sole source provider for this specific product line.
Contract & Timeline
- Notice Type: Special Notice (Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Authority: 10 U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 333415 (Air Conditioning Equipment), Size Standard: 1250 employees
- Place of Performance: DWG, TX 76311, United States
- Published Date: March 3, 2026
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, by 3:00 PM ET
Action Items
This notice is not a solicitation or request for proposal. The government will not issue a solicitation package. Interested parties who believe they can provide the required iConnect Training Multi-Head Mini Split Heat Pump Training Unit or an equivalent that meets the stringent specifications must submit written documentation demonstrating their capability. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement in the future is in the best interest of the Government.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Ibrahim Sahabi (ibrahim.sahabi.1@us.af.mil, 940-676-1602)
- Secondary Point of Contact: Kevin Bowers (kevin.bowers.3@us.af.mil, 940-676-4406)