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Sole Source Procurement: L3Harris Kineto Tracking Mount (KTM) Main Power Reels for US Space Force

This notice details the US Space Force's intent to issue a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to L3Harris for two Kineto Tracking Mount (KTM) main power reels at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. - The procurement is for the 2nd Range Operations Squadron (2 ROPS) to replace a failing unit and maintain a critical spare for operational readiness. - L3Harris is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole design authority; the equipment is proprietary and not available from other sources without reverse engineering. - The government will consider responses from firms able to provide a Form, Fit, and Function (FFF) equivalent supply that meets all OEM specifications, but no solicitation package will be issued. - The applicable NAICS code is 335999 (All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing), and the Product Service Code is 6150 (Miscellaneous Electric Power and Distribution Equipment). - The place of performance and contracting office is Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. - A redacted Sole Source Justification Memorandum for Record (MFR) is attached to support the sole-source determination.

Description

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement

The United States Space Force, 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS), Vandenberg SFB, CA intends to issue a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to L3Harris for the procurement of two (2) Kineto Tracking Mount (KTM) main power reels in support of the 2nd Range Operations Squadron (2 ROPS).

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 335999, All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The applicable Product Service Code (PSC) is 6150, Miscellaneous Electric Power and Distribution Equipment.

The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of RFO FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), as this equipment is proprietary to L3Harris, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole design authority. This authority is supported by an approved Limited Sources Justification.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. A solicitation package will NOT be issued, and requests for copies of a solicitation will not be honored or acknowledged.

However, the Government will consider all responses received within 7 days of the publication of this notice. Firms who want to challenge the sole-source determination must submit an interest letter that clearly demonstrates their firm's ability to provide a Form, Fit, and Function (FFF) equivalent supply that meets all original OEM specifications without requiring reverse-engineering or causing unacceptable mission delays.

Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement in the future is in the best interest of the Government. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the supplies required and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. The 30th Contracting Squadron will not reimburse any costs connected with providing capability information. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses and questions must be in writing and shall be received via email referencing PR Number F4D1R36075AW01 to at jeffrey.weeks.5@spaceforce.mil and christopher.hummel.6@spaceforce.mil no later than 26 May 2026, 12:00 p.m. (PDT).

Attachments: 1. Redacted Sole Source Justification MFR

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