Threat Emulation RF Emitter Single Source Notice
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 Department of the Air Force has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a single-source contract to Disruptive Electronic Warfare Machines, LLC (DEWM) for Threat Emulation RF Emitter Systems. This action is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must submit capability statements by May 13, 2026, demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement.
Purpose & Scope
The 85th Fighter Group requires low-cost, low-footprint C-band and X-band DART emitter systems to enable high-end training at Ebbing ANGB, AR. This is directed by Program Action Directive (PAD) 23-04, which mandates funding for Ebbing ANGB infrastructure to support US training exercises. These systems are essential for Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training in unfamiliar airspace with robust threats, and for Large Force Employment Exercises, providing capstone training to other Formal Training Units.
Contract Details
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Award Single Source)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b) and RFO 6.103-5(c)(2)
- Intended Awardee: Disruptive Electronic Warfare Machines, LLC (CAGE: 9LRS9)
- Set-Aside: None (Single Source)
- Product/Service Code: 5840 - Radar Equipment, Except Airborne
- Place of Performance (Need): Ebbing ANGB, AR (for training)
Response Requirements
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation document exists. Sources interested in responding must submit a capability statement that includes technical data and cost information. This statement must provide sufficient detail and convincing evidence to clearly demonstrate the capability to meet the specified requirements. Submissions that only ask questions or request documentation will not be considered. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete based on responses.
Timeline
- Response Due: May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: May 04, 2026
Additional Notes
A "Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition" document explains the rationale for the sole-source award. It highlights DEWM's prior SBIR Phase III contracts for similar DART X and C Band systems and notes that other potential sources are primarily resellers, which would likely incur unnecessary costs. The contracting officer will determine fair and reasonable cost. Future purchases will consider evolving technologies.