NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
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 U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) – Fort Knox has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for an EM Cluster Technology Upgrade. The MICC intends to award a contract to Monaco Enterprises Incorporated (MEI). This is a Presolicitation notice, and the solicitation (W9124D26QA176) will not be available on SAM.gov. Responses to this notice are due by June 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the EM Cluster Technology Upgrade. This upgrade is intended to support the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Knox.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Contract (Presolicitation Notice)
- Set-Aside: Other Than Full and Open Competition
- Intended Awardee: Monaco Enterprises Incorporated (MEI)
- Response Due: June 19, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published: June 9, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
Competition is restricted because Monaco Enterprises Incorporated (MEI) is identified as the sole proprietary manufacturer of the D-21 system hardware and software. Utilizing any alternate vendor for this upgrade would immediately void the system's current warranty and manufacturer support under their existing maintenance contract.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes regarding an intended sole source award and is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement by the specified response date. Contact Renete Barnett-Morgan at RENETE.L.BARNETT-MORGAN.CIV@ARMY.MIL for inquiries.