INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
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 MCI-East Regional Contracting Office, under the Department of the Navy, intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Haivision Systems Inc. for proprietary premium technical support and maintenance services for the Haivision Secure Media Distribution (SMD) system. This action, valued at an estimated $29,260.00, is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the proprietary nature of the required services.
Scope of Work
This procurement covers proprietary premium technical support and on-site maintenance for Haivision Secure Media Distribution (SMD) audio/visual equipment used by the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Camp Lejeune, NC. Services include proprietary software updates, firmware, 24/7 technical support, on-site service, and hardware coverage. The Haivision MCS software is exclusively capable of integrating with the existing equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Authority: FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) and FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source)
- Estimated Value: $29,260.00
- Period of Performance: FY26 to FY27, specifically starting January 31, 2026, for one year.
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, at 4:59 PM EST
- Published: January 28, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
Market research indicates that Haivision Systems Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only source capable of providing the necessary proprietary software updates, firmware, and specialized support. The premium maintenance and support services are exclusively available directly from Haivision due to exclusive licensing agreements and the need for integration with existing 24th MEU equipment.
Action for Interested Parties
This is NOT a formal request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation document will be posted. The purpose of this special notice is to fulfill public notification requirements. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement may identify their interest and capability to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.
Contact Information
- Primary: Eris Cassano (Eris.cassano@usmc.mil, 910-451-1286)
- Secondary: Victoria Yardley (victoria.yardley@usmc.mil, 910-451-1295)