Notice of Intent to Sole Source -Denied Area Sprinter-Hellfire (DASH)
Overview
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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 Navy, PEO Land Systems Marine Corps, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the Denied Area Sprinter-Hellfire (DASH) system. The Marine Corps intends to award a hybrid Firm-Fixed Price and Cost Type contract to V2X, Indianapolis Branch, for up to 50 C-sUAS systems, training, and spares. This system is critical for detecting, identifying, tracking, and defeating small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to protect dismounted Marines. Responsible interested parties may submit capability statements by February 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a Technology Readiness Level (TRL)-9 Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) known as the DASH system. The system must provide highly mobile and rugged capabilities to detect, identify, track, and defeat small UAS. The procurement includes up to 50 DASH systems, initial training, spare parts, and reimbursable repairs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Hybrid (Firm-Fixed Price and Cost Type)
- Intended Awardee: V2X, Indianapolis Branch
- Justification: Sole source under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) / FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii) "Only One Responsible Source"
- Expected Award: Fiscal Year 2026
- Delivery Schedule:
- Two systems: No later than May 30, 2026
- Remaining 48 systems: No later than December 2026
- Initial Operational Capability (IOC): FY27
- Capability Statement Due: February 15, 2026 (15 calendar days from January 30, 2026 publication)
- Published: January 30, 2026
Set-Aside
None (Sole Source Notice)
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government will consider all submitted capability statements to determine if other responsible sources exist that can satisfy the requirement. A decision not to compete based on responses is at the Government's sole discretion.
Additional Notes
Submissions will become Government property and will not be returned. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred.
- NAICS: 336992 – Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing
- PSC: 2355 – Combat, Assault, and Tactical Vehicles, Wheeled
- Contacts: Andrew Cooney (andrew.cooney.civ@usmc.mil) and Marie Abigail Heider (marieabigail.heider@usmc.mil). Reference the announcement number. Telephone calls will not be honored.