Notice of Order Award to Superior Access Solutions, INC. for Telemetry Multiplexers

The U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to Superior Access Solutions, INC. for the procurement of 46 Vitec TNP-100 TMoIP multiplexers, 6 single-unit rack mount kits, and 20 dual-unit rack mount kits under a total small business set-aside designated for NAICS code 334118, with an employee size standard of 1,250. This acquisition was conducted as a sole-source action under FAR 6.301-1(a) due to the unique technical capability of the Vitec TNP-100 to seamlessly integrate with existing Atlantic Test Range telemetry systems, particularly its compliance with IRIG 218-20 standards for PCM telemetry packetization and interoperability with legacy ATR software interfaces. The contract is classified as a commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12, eliminating the need for competitive bidding and allowing reliance on commercial packaging, marking, and delivery practices without adherence to military specifications like MIL-STD-129. The place of performance is St. James, Maryland, with the contracting office located in Patuxent River, Maryland, and the equipment is required to meet Information Assurance requirements without triggering retraining or re-engineering of current systems. No formal evaluation factors, weights, or adjectival ratings were documented; award was based solely on the technical necessity and exclusive suitability of the Vitec product, with all other vendors deemed non-compliant. The contract value is not disclosed, though it falls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ceiling of $9 million. Acceptance is expected at the government facility, with the government responsible for inspection and certification upon delivery. Superior Access Solutions, INC. was selected under the small business set-aside, but no formal size certification, subcontracting plan, or socioeconomic representations were filed or provided. Payment and administrative details are managed by the contracting activity in Patuxent River, with no specific invoicing system or point of contact beyond Shannon Canada from the contracting office.