WAVE Relay MANET Administrator Course

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Wave Relay MAC Course of Instruction" to be provided to Explosive Ordinance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit TWO and Group TWO (EODESU/GRU). The training aims to enable personnel to effectively deploy and utilize Persistent Systems LLC MPU-5 radios, which are used in conjunction with Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs).

• Provide technical support training for the Wave Relay Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) Administrator Course (MAC).

• Training to be conducted at EODGRUTWO Spaces for 40 contact hours (Monday-Friday).

• Training shall include a mix of classroom and laboratory sessions on usage, applications, maintenance, and troubleshooting of MPU-5 radios.

• Instruction on MPU-5 radios manufactured by the contractor.

• Provision of all necessary training materials, final examination, and certification.

• Course to be tailored to the specific elements of EODGRUTWO deployment of their systems.

• The course shall be offered for up to 6 participants.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: June 15, 2026, to June 19, 2026.

• The government intends to award to Persistent Systems LLC on a sole source basis.

• Offer Due Date: May 06, 2026, at 04:00 PM.

• Quotes shall be submitted via email to Mr. Mychael McKay and Ms. Morgan Olszak.

• Quote shall include signed copies of the RFQ and/or latest amendment(s).

• Evaluation Factor: Price will be the only factor considered due to the sole source award.

• This acquisition is listed as UNRESTRICTED.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract terms, payment, security, background investigations, and representations and certifications.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Justification for Sole Source procurement, utilizing simplified procedures for purchases at or below the Micro-Purchase Threshold (MPT) to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). It details the rationale for procuring services from a single source, Persistent Systems LLC (Cage Code: 4YBU2).

This document indicates that the opportunity is restricted to a sole source, Persistent Systems LLC. Potential bidders should note that competition is precluded for the procurement of the Wave Relay Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) Administrator Course. The justification highlights that the required services are for training on the Persistent Systems MPU-5 radio, which is currently employed by the Navy for secure networks and is used in conjunction with Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). The course is essential for configuring, operating, and troubleshooting these radios and is exclusively offered by Persistent Systems as they are the sole distributors of the MPU-5 and the sole source for the training. The period of performance for this service is 15 June 2026 through 19 June 2026.