Intent to Sole Source: Audio-Visual System Customer Care Agreement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 Army, specifically W6QM MICC-WEST POINT, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors for an Audio-Visual System Customer Care Agreement at Eisenhower Hall, IKE Cafe, United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY. The Army currently intends to award this 12-month contract on a sole-source basis to Audio Video Corporation but is seeking information from other capable businesses to support a competitive procurement. Responses are due by April 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a customer care agreement for the audio-visual system previously installed by Audio Video Corporation. The services are intended to begin on July 1, 2026, for a 12-month base period.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Duration: 12-month base period, starting July 1, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified; seeking information to support potential set-aside for small businesses.
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: April 17, 2026
- NAICS Code: 334310 - Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (Size Standard: 750 employees)
Evaluation
This is a market research effort. Responses will be used to determine if other responsible sources exist that can satisfy the requirement, potentially leading to a competitive solicitation. The current intent to sole source is based on 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR Part 6.302-1.
Response Requirements
Interested parties should provide:
- Identification of conditions restricting competition and proposed alternatives.
- Firm details: name, POC, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, business size, and small business status/certifications.
- Interest in competing as a prime contractor, including any subcontracting, joint venture, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed information on previous experience with similar requirements.
- Information on commercial availability, including pricing, delivery, and terms.
- Recommendations for structuring contract requirements to facilitate competition, especially among small businesses.
- Recommendations to improve the Army's approach/specifications.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government will not pay for information submitted. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion. If a competitive solicitation is released, it will be posted on SAM.gov.
Responses should be emailed to Soung H. Gibbons at soung.h.gibbons.civ@army.mil.