Sole Source MCSATS Repair/Modernization/Upgrade
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PSC
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Original Source
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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 Army has awarded a sole-source contract for the MCSATS Repair/Modernization/Upgrade of the 152nd Security Forces Indoor Firing Range in Reno, NV. The award was made to SHOOTING RANGE INDUSTRIES LLC (dba MILO Live), justified by their unique qualifications and proprietary knowledge of the existing facility and the specified "Pulsar Target 300" system. This award notice follows a notice of intent to sole source that closed on March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the comprehensive repair, one-time maintenance, modernization, and upgrade of the 152nd Security Forces Indoor Firing Range. Key deliverables include:
- Installation of twelve (12) Pulsar Target 300 wireless self-propelled target systems.
- Installation of a "PULSAR" Master Control Computer for range operation.
- Installation of a Dimmable Lighting System.
- Roof coating for approximately 6,000 sq. ft. of the facility's flat roof.
- Ensuring system functionality for target retrieval, lighting, HVAC, and control systems, commissioned to MILO Live specifications.
- Meeting environmental and safety requirements for the HVAC system (negative pressure, air quality).
- Provision of waste manifests to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
- Site management, system testing, and operational training.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sole Source Award Notice
- Authority: "Revolutionary FAR Overhaul 12.102(b)" and "41 United States Code 1901" for restricting competition under simplified procedures.
- Award Date: Published May 12, 2026.
- Notice of Intent Closure: March 27, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Reno, NV.
Evaluation
The award was based on a sole-source justification. Extensive market research conducted over 18 months, including a public notice of intent to award, did not identify any other official interested vendors capable of meeting the specific requirements due to the proprietary nature of the existing system. The fair and reasonable cost determination was based on the "Pulsar" targetry system and associated integration services meeting the definition of commercial products and services.
Additional Notes
Future range modernization projects will aim to avoid specifying brand-name proprietary systems to encourage broader competition. The alternative of constructing a new indoor shooting range is estimated for fiscal year 2031.