INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - MTS-3060A SmartCan
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 U.S. Air Force, specifically Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany, has a requirement for one MTS-3060A SmartCan and intends to award this requirement on a sole source basis to Marvin Test Solutions Inc. This notice serves as an intent to sole source, allowing other interested parties to demonstrate their capability to meet the requirement. Responses are due March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The MTS-3060A SmartCan Armament Tester Kit is an advanced, high-performance, battery-operated, handheld test set. It is designed for a broad range of field test applications, supporting the test and troubleshooting of electronic systems in harsh environments. The kit is extremely rugged and field-qualified.
This item specifically supports:
- AIM-9 & AIM-120 on LAU-129
- LAU-118 Preload
- HARM Preload
- BRU-57, 1760 Pylon
- F-16 Gun
- TER-9 preload, TER-9 Bombs/Rockets (one at a time)
- MAU-12, Sgt. Fletcher Fuel Pylon
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Place of Performance: Spangdahlem, Germany
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 4:00 PM CET
- Published: March 17, 2026
Evaluation
This is an intent to sole source. Any other interested party who believes they can meet this requirement must submit a capability statement by the response date. The government will consider all responses received.
Additional Notes
For inquiries, contact Nadine Sondermann at nadine.sondermann.de@us.af.mil or 00496565619548, or Christine Zacchetti at christine.zacchetti.1.de@us.af.mil or 00496565619505.