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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on June 16, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Alertus (Giant Voice)

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NAICS: 334290
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The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command’s 439th Contracting Flight at Westover Air Reserve Base in Massachusetts intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Alertus Technologies, LLC for the ongoing maintenance, support, and software licensing of its proprietary Alertus High-Power Speaker Array Giant Voice Mass Notification System. The requirement covers a base year and four optional years of comprehensive services including annual NFPA 72 compliant inspections, bi-annual on-site maintenance, emergency support, extended hardware warranties, 24/7 technical assistance, and mandatory annual software and firmware license renewals, all critical to maintaining system functionality and compliance with Air Force emergency notification standards. The system’s proprietary nature, exclusive ownership by Alertus, and dependency on unauthorized diagnostic tools and licensed software make it feasible for only the original equipment manufacturer to provide necessary support without voiding warranties or risking system failure. This solicitation is issued under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Regulations and R-DFARS exceptions that permit sole-source procurements when only one vendor can provide highly specialized, proprietary goods or services, and competitive bidding would not be in the government’s interest due to operational urgency and technical exclusivity. While no competitive solicitation will be issued, responsible entities may respond with a Capability Statement of no more than three pages that includes company profile details, explicit certification from Alertus Technologies authorizing them to distribute or renew licensed software, and written confirmation of direct access to OEM-certified parts and diagnostic software. All submissions must be received by 12:00 p.m. EST on June 19, 2026, via email to the designated point of contact, and responses will be used solely by the government to determine whether to proceed with a sole-source award or reconsider competition under small business set-aside provisions.

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Sole-source contract to Alertus for maintenance, support, licensing of proprietary Alertus mass notification system.

NAICS

334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Chicopee, MA, 01022, USA

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SBA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA6606 439 Conf Pk
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWESTOVER AFB, MA, 01022-1508, USA
Office AddressWESTOVER AFB, MA, 01022-1508, USA

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  • Notice Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)

  • Product Service Code (PSC): J063 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment - Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems)

  • NAICS Code: 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing)

  • Size Standard: 750 Employees

  • Response Date: Friday, June 19, 2026 (12:00pm EST)


Contact Information


  • Contracting Office:
    Department of the Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command
    439th Contracting Flight
    Westover Air Reserve Base, MA 01022-1507

  • Primary Point of Contact: Robert E. Stacy, contact@example.gov, +1 (555) 000-0000


1.0 Description of Requirement
The 439th Contracting Flight at Westover Air Reserve Base (ARB), MA, intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract to Alertus Technologies, LLC (CAGE Code: 51EM3) for the comprehensive maintenance, support, and software licensing of the installation's existing Alertus High-Power Speaker Array (HPSA) Giant Voice Mass Notification System (MNS).


The requirement consists of:


  • Base Year: Full on-site maintenance covering six (6) Alertus HPSA towers, including one (1) annual NFPA 72 compliant inspection, two (2) bi-annual maintenance visits, emergency/unscheduled support, an extended hardware warranty, and 24/7 technical support.

  • Option Years (1-4): Provision of the Alertus "Licensing and Support Agreement (ENS)," which includes the mandatory annual software/firmware license renewal and remote technical support required to keep the proprietary system operational. Full on-site maintenance covering six (6) Alertus HPSA towers, including one (1) annual NFPA 72 compliant inspection, two (2) bi-annual maintenance visits, emergency/unscheduled support, an extended hardware warranty, and 24/7 technical support.


2.0 Justification for Sole Source
The current mass notification system at Westover ARB is proprietary to Alertus Technologies, LLC. The hardware, firmware, and operating software were designed and are owned exclusively by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).


To maintain operational integrity and comply with Air Force emergency notification mandates (AFMAN 10-207), the system requires proprietary diagnostic tools, parts, and software license renewals that only Alertus can provide. Alertus does not utilize third-party aggregators or authorized resellers for these specialized OEM services.


This is being issued under the authority of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Regulations governing Requests for Offer (RFO), as well as applicable R-DFARS procedures for Exceptions to Fair Opportunity and Limited Sources. The regulatory overhaul permits direct solicitation when only one source or awardee is capable of providing highly specialized, proprietary supplies or services at the required level of quality. Use of an unauthorized third-party maintainer would void system warranties, compromise system security, and lead to system failure due to the inability to secure mandatory software license updates.


3.0 Notice to Potential Offerors
In accordance with the transparency principles of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes. A formal competitive solicitation will not be issued. However, the government will consider responses from any responsible sources who believe they can meet this requirement.


Interested firms must submit a Capability Statement (no more than 3 pages) demonstrating their ability to satisfy this requirement. Responses must include:


  1. Company Profile: Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, UEI, and Socio-Economic Status under NAICS 334290. Include your active overarching contract vehicle or schedule number, if applicable.

  2. Licensing Certification: Explicit proof of authorization from Alertus Technologies, LLC to legally provide, install, and renew proprietary Alertus ENS software and firmware licenses.

  3. OEM Parts Access: Written confirmation of direct access to proprietary OEM-certified Alertus replacement parts and diagnostic software.


4.0 Submission Instructions
Responses must be received no later than 12:00pm EST on June 19, 2026. Capability packages must be submitted via email to the Primary and Secondary Points of Contact listed above.


A determination by the government not to compete this proposed RFO based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive RFO procurement.

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