Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract
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 Air Force (AFSC OL:H/PZIEA) has published a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract to Monode for NGS Software Platform Support (TRIAD Gold Licenses). This action is not a request for competitive proposals, as Monode has been identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with no authorized resellers for the required software support licenses. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for TRAIDGOLD Software Support Licenses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 513210, and the Product Service Code (PSC) is 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software Delivered By Perpetual License). The attached Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Sole Source Justification (SSJ) further explains that the acquisition is justified under the exception for "Only one source is capable of providing the products, services, or solution required at the level of quality required because the products, services, or solutions are unique or highly specialized."
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole-Source (Firm-Fixed-Price)
- Intended Awardee: Monode
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Publication Date: April 22, 2026
- Capability Statement Due: May 6, 2026, by 3:00 PM MT (within five business days of publication)
- Estimated Award Date: No later than May 22, 2026
Submission of Information
All responsible sources interested in demonstrating their capability to provide the exact item listed (TRAIDGOLD Software Support Licenses) may submit a capability statement. Responses received within five business days of the notice's publication will be considered. However, the Government reserves the right not to compete this proposed contract, and the award will not be delayed for evaluating new sources.
Contact Information
- Primary: Kathryn McKay (kathryn.mckay@us.af.mil, 801-777-3533)
- Secondary: Austin Hurst (austin.hurst.2@us.af.mil)