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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 5, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Pre-Solicitation Notice / Intent to Sole Source - SNC PUMA DARTs

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FA481426Q0100Federal

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FA6606 439 Conf Pk

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1 day ago

DEADLINE

in 3 days

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4814 6 Cons Pk

NAICS

334290 - Other Communications Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Tampa, FL, 33621, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(5)

Attachment+3+-+AMC+Statement+-+Redacted.pdf

PDF

Attachment+2+-+JA+-+Charleston+-+Redacted.pdf

PDF

FA481426Q0100 - Sources Sought Notice for PUMA DARTs

PDFsources-sought

Attachment 1 - Puma DART Deployable Aircrew Radio Terminal Specifications

PDFspecifications

Sole+Source+JA+-+Redacted.pdf

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PhaseClosed
Posted

Sources Sought

Type Changed

Sources Sought → special-notice

Response Deadline

Deadline has passed

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4814 6 Cons Pk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33621-5119, USA
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Department Of Defense → FA4814 6 Cons Pk
Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33621-5119, USA
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Pre-Solicitation Notice / Intent to Sole Source


The purpose of this Pre-Solicitation Notice and Intent to Sole Source is to fulfill the requirements set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101. In accordance with FAR 5.101(b)(2) pertaining to the use of other than full and open competition, publication of this notice is required when only one responsible source is available.


Pursuant to FAR 5.101(c), the required content of this notice is detailed below:


1. Points of Contact


  • Contracting Officer: 2d Lt Ljuan Benbow, ljuan.benbow.1@us.af.mil
  • Contracting Specialist: SSgt Thomas Grove, thomas.grove.1@us.af.mil

2. Set-Asides


  • No set-aside will be utilized for this contract.

3. Codes for Services/Supplies


  • PSC: 5810 – Communications and Security Equipment Components
  • NAICS: 334290 – Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

4. Description


  • The Puma DART is the only multi-channel, single-man-portable communications suite certified by the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) to meet the requirements for Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) missions. It is specifically designed to provide critical communications for airborne applications, featuring Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Integrated Communications Systems (ICS), and Line of Sight (LOS) capabilities. The DART system delivers 50 watts of RF power, an integrated SATCOM diplexer/combiner, and Low Noise Amplifiers for weak receive signals. Further product information can be found in the attached supporting documentation.

5. Timing


  • This Pre-Solicitation Notice will remain posted for 8 calendar days. Although the Government has established that only one source can currently fulfill this requirement, the contracting office is providing ample posting time to encourage future competition, broaden industry participation, and notify small business concerns of potential prime contracting and subcontracting opportunities.