Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Advantor Systems
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 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Purchase Order to Advantor Systems for the purchase and installation of the Advantor 6.2 security system. This upgrade is mandated due to the end-of-life status of the current ASN 5.0 system and the requirement for a secure, Windows 10-compliant operating environment. The government will consider responses challenging the sole source intent. Responses are due by July 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
- Purchase and install the Advantor 6.2 security system.
- Upgrade the existing Advantor alarm system to version 6.2.
- Enhance situational awareness for the Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC).
- Ensure compatibility with current Air Force Life Cycle Management Center systems.
Justification for Sole Source
The sole source determination is based on several factors:
- The 171st ARW currently utilizes multiple Advantor alarm systems, and no other security system is compatible with the existing infrastructure and base operations.
- Implementing a different system would require a complete re-accreditation of base systems, leading to mission disruption.
- Advantor is identified as the only company approved for Air Force security systems that complies with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705.
- Advantor maintains patented equipment and data exclusively.
- Advantor is the only company capable of completing this requirement without breaching terms and conditions with existing Advantor products.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Purchase Order (Presolicitation)
- Agency: Department of Defense / Department of the Army / W7NX USPFO ACTIVITY PAANG 171
- Place of Performance: Coraopolis, PA 15108, United States
- Product Service Code: 6350 (Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems)
- Applicable Regulation: RFO 12.102(a), RFO 13.101(b), and GSAR 538.7104-3(a)
- Response Due: July 1, 2026, 9:00 AM ET
- Published: June 16, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- No Set-Aside is planned, as this is a sole source justification.
Additional Notes
This action is at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The government's decision not to compete based on responses is at its sole discretion. Information received will be considered only for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with the sole source. If no responsible, responsive offers are received, a sole source contract will be pursued with Advantor Systems Corporation.
Contact: MSgt Kaity Fuga at kaitlynn.fuga@us.af.mil or 412-776-7455.