Notice of Intent to Sole Source

SOL #: 15205Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA8222 AFSC OL H PZIE

HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5805, United States

Place of Performance

Hill Air Force Base, UT

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

Electrical And Electronic Assemblies; Boards, Cards, And Associated Hardware (5998)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/abb5d829bb5b424f945355ae5c9ed6a1/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 7, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 10, 2026

Action Date

Apr 21, 2026, 3:00 PM

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's 521 Software Squadron (521SWES), supporting the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO), has published a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract to Xtreme Engineering Solutions Inc. (X-ES). This action is for the procurement of specific 3U VPX Development Platform Chassis. While this is a Total Small Business Set-Aside notice, it is not a request for competitive proposals, but rather an intent to award exclusively to X-ES. Interested parties capable of providing the exact specified part numbers may submit a capability statement.

Opportunity Details

The Government requires two types of chassis for card imaging to develop and test operational functions:

PN: 90072665-2 - 2 Slot 3U VPX Development Platform Chassis (Qty: 1 Each)
PN: 90075300-4 - 8 Slot 3U VPX Development Platform Chassis (Qty: 4 Each) Delivery is required 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

Sole Source Justification

The statutory authority for this sole-source action is FAR 13.106-1(B)(1), applicable for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold where only one source is reasonably available. X-ES is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for these chassis and does not have authorized resellers. The Government lacks the technical data package or intellectual property rights to enable manufacturing by another source. Introducing a new source would necessitate significant time and investment for reverse-engineering, testing, and source approval, leading to unacceptable program delays. The chassis also meet specific technical requirements including SOSA aligned backplane, Vita 61 support, 3U VPX size, conduction cooling capability, wafer access, standard cables, and suitability as development chassis, aligning with existing X-ES hardware for standardization.

Response Information

All responsible sources may identify their interest and submit a capability statement demonstrating the ability to provide the exact part numbers listed. Responses received within five (5) business days of the notice's publication (April 10, 2026) will be considered, with the final submission deadline being April 21, 2026, by 3:00 PM MST. The Government retains discretion regarding competition, and the award will not be delayed for evaluating new sources or pending source approval.