Notice of Intention 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 35th Contracting Office at Misawa Air Base, Japan, intends to award a sole source contract for an RT3 continuous friction meter (CFME), including installation and training. The proposed vendor is HALLIDAY TECHNOLOGIES INC. This notice serves as an intent to solicit and negotiate with only this source, but also seeks market research from other capable sources. Responses are due March 6, 2026, 10:00 AM (Japan Standard Time).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the acquisition of an RT3 continuous friction meter equipment (CFME), along with its installation and training for the 35 CES at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The procurement includes the RT3 CFME, which will be purchased through GSA contract No. GS-07F-095DA. Additionally, several incidental open market items are required:
- 1x Modified Havis Laptop Stand
- 1x Bluetooth
- 1x Samsung 10+ Tablet w/cover and screen protector
- 1x bumper (includes labor cost to install)
- 1x durometer tester
- 1x pavement and ambient temperature sensor (includes labor cost to install)
- 1x RT3 web-based data reporting portal (winter only)
- 20x Installation and Training - Operations and Maintenance
- 1x Travel and related costs The justification highlights the need for an additional RT3 CFME to provide redundancy and ensure verification of runway condition reports.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intention to Sole Source)
- Authority: DAFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3572, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901)
- NAICS: 334519 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Proposed Vendor: HALLIDAY TECHNOLOGIES INC (CAGE Code: 65DB9)
- Place of Performance: Misawa Air Base, Japan
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 10:00 AM (Japan Standard Time)
- Published: February 20, 2026
Justification & Response
The Government believes HALLIDAY TECHNOLOGIES INC is the only source capable of meeting this requirement due to parts' compatibility with the existing system. Interested parties must identify their interest by providing clear and convincing evidence that they can provide all needed assets and that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and responses are not considered offers. The Government will not pay for information provided. Responses received after the deadline or without required information may not be considered. Submissions should be sent via e-mail to 2d Lt Jerick Caldwell (jerick.caldwell.2@us.af.mil) or Tomoko Asai (tomoko.asai.jp@us.af.mil).