NAWCAD WOLF-Intent to Sole Source TACO Brand name antenna and mount iso US Special Operations Command
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 Department of the Navy / NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV (NAWCAD) intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract on a sole source basis to Technical Appliance Corporation doing business as Wade Antenna Inc. for TACO Brand name antennas and mounts for the US Special Operations Command. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, and while primarily an intent to sole source, other proposals received by the deadline will be considered. Responses are due May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for specific antenna equipment:
- Item 0001: 4 units of Antenna mount (Manufacturer's Part Number: AM-1, NSN: 5985-01-587-7470) designed for mast diameters ranging from 2.875" to 4", with a fixed 15-degree elevation angle.
- Item 0002: 4 units of Fixed UHF SATCOM Antenna (Manufacturer's Part Number: H-064-A) operating at 225-400 MHz. This item requires DoD unique identification.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Delivery required by September 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Intent to Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Published: April 28, 2026
- Place of Performance: Saint Inigoes, MD 20684, United States
Eligibility & Submission
- Eligibility: Vendors must be authorized distributors of Technical Appliance Corporation doing business as Wade Antenna Inc. and provide supporting documentation. Offerors must be registered in SAM.GOV.
- Submission: Quotes/responses must be submitted via email to Gabrielle.l.mckee2.civ@us.navy.mil. Initial offers should represent the vendor's best quote in terms of price and technical acceptability.
- Required Information: Responses must include FOB (Destination preferred), Shipping Cost (if applicable to 20684-4013), IUID Labeling cost (if applicable), Tax ID, UEID, Cage Code, Small Business status, Estimated Delivery Date, and Total Amount. Provide a copy if available on a Pricelist.
Evaluation
All proposals received by the deadline will be considered by the Government for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the government.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12.