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RSSC East Antenna

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RSSCEastAntennaFederal

Response Deadline09/24/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of the Air Force intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract to Taco Antenna, a division of Wade Antennas Inc, for the procurement of UHF SATCOM fixed helical antennas and associated installation hardware for Macdill Air Force Base. This requirement for RSSC East Antennas includes a comprehensive list of equipment such as helical antennas, mast mounts, coaxial cables, grounding kits, and various installation tools. The acquisition is being conducted as a sole source under the authority of RFO 6.103-1 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) because Taco Antenna is identified as the only vendor capable of providing a complete, interoperable package that meets all military specifications for secure, classified SATCOM operations. The anticipated solicitation issuance date is approximately September 24, 2026, and will be issued directly to the contractor.

General Info

Air Force sole source contract to Taco Antenna for UHF SATCOM helical antennas.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA2550 50 Cons PkpView Agency

NAICS

334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Tampa, FL, 33608, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PhasePresolicitation

PostedSep 9

Presolicitation

Response DeadlineSep 24

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/24/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 13 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2550 50 Cons Pkp

Contacts2 people available

OfficeSCHRIEVER SFB, CO, 80912-2116, USA

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Department Of Defense → FA2550 50 Cons Pkp

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Office AddressSCHRIEVER SFB, CO, 80912-2116, USA

Contacts

SSgt Tatum Kiley

SSgt Tatum Kiley

Full Description

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

Solicitation Number: FA255026Q0055

Notice Type: Presolicitation

SOLICITATION TYPE: This is a sole source acquisition under RFO 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source) and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1)

CONTRACTING OFFICE:

Department of the Air Force

50th Contracting Squadron, PKB

210 Falcon Parkway, Suite 2116

Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado 80912

POINT OF CONTACT:

Name: SSgt Tatum Kiley

Email: tatum.kiley@spaceforce.mil

Phone: 719-567-7332

NAICS CODE: 334220

NAICS SIZE STANDARD: 1,250 Employees

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE (PSC): 5985

SET-ASIDE: None – Sole Source Acquisition

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

The Department of the Air Force intends to award a sole source contract to Taco Antenna, a division of Wade Antennas Inc, for UHF SATCOM Fixed Helical Antennas and the required antenna installation items on Macdill Air Force Base.

This requirement is for RSSC East Antennas. This requirement includes the following items:

8-UHF SATCOM FIXED HELICAL ANT H-064A

8-UHF SATCOM FIXED HELICAL MAST MT

2-LMR400 PREP TOOL ALL-IN-1

8-GROUND KIT FOR LMR-400

2-1/4"X1"X16"GROUND BAR

2-PANDUIT BUSBAR 12"

5-SUPER 88 INSULATING TAPE

1-J-PRO CABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM

1200 FT LMR-400 FLEXIBLE COAX CABLE

35-CONNECTOR, 50, N-TYPE

2-RATCHET CRIMPING TOOL

8-TYPE N F/F BULKHEAD COAXIAL

2-U-TECK TELECOM BACKBOARDS

1-SCREW MOUNT CABLE CLIPS-1/2" BLK

1-FIBERGLASS ENCLOSURE-HINGED TWIST

10 FT COLD SHRINK FEEDER JUMP/PIGTAIL

1-#8 1-1/4 RIBBED ANCHORS W/ SCREWS

10-1/2 IN NON METALLIC CORD CONNECTOR

3-24 IN HEAVY DUTY CABLE ZIP TIES

2-RF CONNECTORS

CONTRACT TYPE: Firm-Fixed-Price

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION:

This acquisition is being conducted on a sole source basis to Taco Antenna under the authority of RFO 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source) and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). Taco Antenna systems are built specifically for secure, classified military SATCOM operations and meet all required military specifications. They are fully interoperable across our existing radio fleet, regardless of manufacturer. Taco Antenna is the only vendor that meets these technical requirements while supplying the necessary installation hardware as a complete package. Buying a complete, compatible antenna kit lowers shipping and handling costs and reduces contracting overhead from multiple suppliers. After various internet searches, SAM.gov searches, and a GSA advantage search, there is only one source that provides this type of antenna and can also provide all of the other required antenna installation items. This means Taco Antenna is the only source that can do the scope of the work in this requirement.

ANTICIPATED SOLICITATION ISSUANCE DATE: On or about 24 Sep 2026.

RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE:

This is a presolicitation notice only. No quotes or proposals are being requested at this time. A solicitation will be issued directly to Taco Antenna as the sole source contractor. This notice is being posted to satisfy the requirements of RFO 5.101 for acquisitions using the authority at RFO 6.103-1.

Interested parties may submit capability statements or information relevant to this requirement; however, this is a sole source acquisition and the Government does not intend to award to any other contractor.