Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - UAS Kits
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 Marine Corps Field Contracting System, MCIEAST Contracting Office, Camp Lejeune, NC, under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Ghost Labs LLC for Counter UAS Kits and UAS Operator Kits. This procurement is for training purposes for the 2d Marine Expeditionary Force. Responses from interested firms are due by 3:00 PM EST on April 17, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for 50 Counter UAS Kits and 10 UAS Operator Kits. These kits are essential training aides for building drones and providing Counter UAS capabilities to the 2d Marine Expeditionary Force.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (not a request for competitive quotes)
- Intended Awardee: Ghost Labs LLC, Fredericksburg, VA
- Product Service Code: 1550 (Drones)
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST
- Published: April 13, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
A "Determination That Only One Source Is Reasonably Available" justifies this sole-source procurement under FAR Part 12, simplified acquisition threshold. The justification is based on exclusive licensing agreements, indicating that the items are only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or its authorized distributor, Ghost Labs LLC. Procuring kits from other brands would compromise mission readiness, increase costs, and eliminate the ability to train Marines on existing production systems and procedures.
Action for Interested Parties
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, firms that believe they can satisfy this requirement may submit information demonstrating their ability. The government will consider this information solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Contact Information
- Primary: Sgt Elijah Hillsgrove (elijah.hillsgrove@usmc.mil, 910-451-1293)
- Secondary: Sgt Avery Francis (avery.p.francis.mil@usmc.mil, 910-451-1296)