Notice of Intent: Pinpoint Maintenance 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.
This is a notice of intent to sole source a procurement under FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) “soliciting from a single source”. This requirement is for comprehensive maintenance and support for two Astronics, Pinpoint II PCB Test Systems (P/N: P2R-14, serial numbers DIAG/55347 and DIAG/579) at Ellsworth AFB.
NAICS Code is: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) “soliciting from a single source , the 28th Contracting Squadron, Ellsworth AFB, SD, intends to award a sole source contract to Astronics Test Systems, INC, 12700 Ingenuity Dr. Orlando, FL 32826-2752.
This special notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes.
Primary Government Point of Contact: A1C Trent Waterman, trent.waterman@us.af.mil
All questions must be emailed to trent.waterman@us.af.mil no later than 3:00 p.m. (MDT) on 27 January 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.
Disclaimer:
The Government is not obligated to award a contract as a result of this special notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up requests. The Government shall not be liable for nor suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified information.