Intent to Sole Source - NINJA RF Front Range End Retrofit

The 142nd Wing has issued a sole source notification to procure the NINJA RF Front End Retrofit system exclusively from Black River Systems, in accordance with a National Guard Bureau directive dated 7 June 2024, which designates NINJA as the official program of record for countering small unmanned aerial systems across U.S. Army and Air National Guard units. This procurement is necessitated by the obsolescence of the existing legacy RFFE model, which faces critical supply chain disruptions that have compromised warranties, maintenance support, and overall operational capability. Black River Systems is identified as the sole manufacturer capable of producing this retrofit system, making it the only viable source to maintain mission readiness and sustain current defense capabilities. The solicitation, identified by number W50S8Y26FA013, was posted on July 2, 2026, and is administered by the Department of Defense through the W7NW Uspfo Activity Orang 142 office located in Portland, Oregon. The point of contact for inquiries is Karla Crapser, reachable via phone at 503-335-4537 or email at karla.crapser.1@us.af.mil. No set-aside classification applies, and the procurement is not open to competitive bidding due to the exclusive nature of the technology and the statutory requirement to retain program continuity under the established NINJA framework. Additional justification for the sole source selection is available in supporting documentation referenced in the notice.