Notice of Intent to Sole Source Tonex Training
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 Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command (ACC) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract to TONEX for in-person Certified C5ISR Specialist (CC5ISR-Spec) certification training. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) due to TONEX's unique capability as the sole provider of this specialized, integrated training, which is essential for addressing the Government's need for advanced C5ISR expertise.
Purpose & Scope
The training is required to develop integrated, cross-domain expertise in Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), Electronic Warfare (EW), space operations, and joint command-and-control. This aligns with critical DoD modernization efforts such as Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) and multi-domain operations. The CC5ISR-Spec certification training will be tailored for military, civilian, and contractor personnel within DoD components and can be delivered in in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats. There is potential for multiple years of training to meet long-term Government needs.
Contract Details
This procurement is being processed as a sole-source award. The contracting activity is ACC-PKJ, AMIC, and the project is named "TONEX Certified C5ISR Specialist FY26 Training."
Eligibility & Justification
This is a sole-source procurement justified under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), which permits awards without full and open competition when only one responsible source is capable of satisfying the agency's requirements. Market research confirmed that TONEX is the exclusive provider of the integrated CC5ISR-Spec certification training, possessing unique expertise and proven performance in this advanced domain. The Government will continue to monitor the training market for future opportunities to expand the pool of qualified vendors.
Response Information
This is a notice of intent to award on a sole-source basis and is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties who believe they can provide the required Certified C5ISR Specialist certification training must submit a statement of capabilities demonstrating their ability to meet the Government's requirements.
Deadlines & Contact
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, by 8:00 PM ET
- Published: March 17, 2026
- Primary Contact: Kadra Martz, kadra.martz@us.af.mil