Notice of Sole Source Award for Monaco System Upgrade

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Sole Source Justification from Monaco Enterprises, Inc. (MEI) dated January 12, 2026. It outlines the rationale for procuring equipment from MEI on a sole source basis for Ellsworth AFB, SD.

MEI is described as a specialized manufacturer and installer of fire, security, and mass notification systems, with extensive experience in U.S. Government and military installations. They are the original manufacturer and service provider for the existing Monaco D-21 System at Ellsworth AFB, SD.

The justification states that the proposed equipment is required for compatibility with the existing Monaco D-21 System and to meet specific customer technical specifications. MEI claims exclusive ownership of the proprietary software and does not authorize third parties to alter it, ensuring seamless integration.

The authority cited for this sole source purchase is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) and DOD FAR Supplement 206.302-1, indicating that only one responsible source can satisfy the requirement.

MEI technicians provide installation expertise, programming, and testing for the Monaco systems, including necessary repairs.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it explains why a specific opportunity may be restricted to a single vendor (MEI) due to compatibility and integration requirements with existing systems at Ellsworth AFB, SD. It highlights the specialized nature of the existing infrastructure and the vendor's unique position as the original manufacturer and service provider.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for modernizing the D-21 system hardware and software components. The objective is to ensure continued system reliability and enhanced operational capabilities for incident detection, management, and recording. This includes a subsequent Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) visit approximately six months post-upgrades.

• Modernization of D-21 system hardware and software components.

• Ensuring continued system reliability and enhanced operational capabilities for incident detection, management, and recording.

• Subsequent PMI visit approximately six months post-upgrades.

• Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $256,968.00

• Contracting Activity: 28th Contracting Squadron, Ellsworth AFB

• Project/Program Name: D-21 Monaco System and PMO Services at Ellsworth, AFB

• Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F1V3M15149A001

This document does not contain submission or evaluation criteria as it is a justification for a sole source procurement.

This requirement is justified for sole source procurement from Monaco Enterprises, Inc. due to the proprietary nature of the existing Monaco D-21 systems and software. Market research indicates that other contractors cannot upgrade the system without replacing the entire fire alarm system. A Class J&A for Other Than Full and Open Competition by AFICC authorizes this sole source procurement.

• The justification states that no action can be taken at this point to overcome barriers to competition until the entire alarm system is replaced by another system.
• The Contracting Officer determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.