Notice of Sole Source Intent
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 – Yuma Proving Ground (MICC-YPG) intends to award a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) sole source contract to Cibola Information Systems, Inc. for highly specialized technical expertise. This support is crucial for the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG) test mission, focusing on Global Positioning System (GPS) instrumentation, Improved Vehicle Tracking System (IVTS), and WindPack systems. This notice serves as an intent to award and is not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- Development, maintenance, and expansion of GPS instrumentation.
- Advancement of IVTS and WindPack systems.
- Customization and integration of GPS instrumentation for various test programs, including electronic warfare, ground combat, and ammunition systems.
Justification for Sole Source
Cibola Information Systems, Inc. (CIS) is identified as the sole source due to its unique and proprietary knowledge, proprietary rights, and specialized engineering expertise. CIS developed and maintains the proprietary software and technical data for the GPINS, IVTS, WindPack, and 6DVTS systems, which are essential for the required services.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)
- Anticipated Awardee: Cibola Information Systems, Inc.
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services), Size Standard: $25.5M
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, 8:00 AM Mountain Standard Time (MST)
- Published Date: April 2, 2026
Action for Interested Parties
Firms that believe they possess the technical capability to provide these requirements must respond by the due date, demonstrating their ability to meet the specifications. The government will consider responses solely to determine if competitive procurement is feasible, but the decision to compete remains at the government's discretion.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Roxanne Hursey
- Email: roxanne.hursey.civ@army.mil