MILES IWS 2 Kits

The Army Contracting Command-Orlando plans to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Cubic Defense Applications, Inc. for the procurement of fifty-five MILES-IWS2 kits and a five-day New Equipment Training event in Senegal under an Other Than Full and Open Competition basis. This action is justified under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1, as Cubic is the sole source with proprietary hardware, software, and technical data necessary to ensure interoperability with U.S. and allied forces. Market research conducted through a Sources Sought Notice posted on SAM.gov confirmed no other entity can meet the technical specifications without reverse-engineering or acting as a pass-through reseller. The contract will be performed under a period spanning from October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, to allow sufficient time for manufacturing, long-term Defense Transportation System shipping, and training execution in Senegal. Funding is derived from 10 U.S.C. § 333 Building Partner Capacity funds, which must be obligated by September 30, 2026. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 333310 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees and PSC 6920 for Armament Training Devices. The kits must include harnesses, halos, and Small Arms Transmitters, and all delivery and training must meet strict interoperability standards. The contract will adhere to the Berry Amendment through DFARS 252.225-7008 and 252.225-7009 for specialty metals compliance. Small business prime contractors must comply with FAR 52.219-14 on limitations on subcontracting and FAR 52.219-33 on the nonmanufacturer rule, including updated October 2022 guidance. All responses to the Notice of Intent must be submitted via email by July 8, 2026, and must include entity identification, UEI, CAGE code, small business status, and compliance plans for subcontracting and nonmanufacturer requirements. Classified material is prohibited, and the highest classification level applicable is Controlled Unclassified Information. No formal solicitation will be issued, and all submissions are considered solely for evaluating the validity of the sole-source determination.