Intent to Sole Source -Smart Shooter

The U.S. Air Force, through the 52 Contracting Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, intends to award a sole-source contract to Smart Shooter, Inc. for the procurement of Smart Shooter SMASH 2000L and SMASH X4 Fire Control Units under the authority of RFO 12.102(a) for the acquisition of commercial products and services. This action is justified because Smart Shooter, Inc. is the only source capable of providing these proprietary, patented fire control systems, which are the only Air Force-approved rifle-mounted solutions for detecting, tracking, and engaging small unmanned aircraft systems with reduced operator error. The requirement is mission-critical for Security Forces and supported by a Tier-1 Waiver, with no commercially available alternatives meeting the defined operational needs. The total estimated value of the acquisition is $174,816 for eight units, classified under NAICS code 333310 and Product/Service Code 1240. The notice is not a solicitation, and no formal competition is anticipated; however, any interested party may submit written evidence demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the government, with submissions due by July 7, 2026, to the designated point of contact emails. The place of performance is Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, and delivery and acceptance will occur there, though specific packaging, marking, preservation, or delivery terms are not outlined in the documentation. The procurement relies on the unique technological exclusivity of the SMASH systems, and no formal evaluation factors, pricing line-items, or contractor representations are required due to the sole-source nature of the action. Contract administration is managed by SSgt Alexis Poore and A1C Rylan Tuson, with no specified contract type, options, security clearance requirements, or additional clauses beyond the sole-source justification.