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Sole Source Procurement of Epiq Solutions Matchstiq X40 SDR and Platform Development Kit for 278th Cyber Operations Squadron

This notice announces a sole-source procurement by the 278th Cyber Operations Squadron, 179th Cyberspace Wing, Air National Guard, for advanced software defined radio (SDR) equipment and development tools. - Sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase from Epiq Design Solutions, LLC (Epiq Solutions) - Products required: - One (1) Matchstiq X40 Software Defined Radio (SDR) with 4R1T 18GHz Mezzanine - One (1) Platform Development Kit (PDK) including carrier board, Linux OS, ZU11 FPGA source code - One (1) X40 Fan & Heatsink Unit - One (1) Matchstiq X40 Power Brick/GPIO Cable Kit - Key technical requirements: - Native 18 GHz tuning range - 450 MHz instantaneous bandwidth - 4R1T (4 receive, 1 transmit) channel configuration - Miniaturized M.2 card form factor for SWaP-constrained tactical payloads - Epiq Solutions is the only source due to proprietary technology; no authorized resellers or alternative COTS products meet requirements - Not set aside for small business; classified under NAICS 334220 and PSC 5820 - Redacted single source justification is provided - No services or recurring subscriptions included; this is a one-time hardware and kit purchase

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Epiq X40 + PDK Kit - 450MHz BW Software Defined Radio

1. Point of Contact & Solicitation Information

Action: Intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price commercial purchase order. Contracting Officer: Jeffrey Snyder Email: jeffrey.snyder.20@us.af.mil Address: 1947 Harrington Memorial Road, Mansfield, OH 44903 Agency: 179th Airlift Wing, 278th Cyber Operations Squadron

2. Set-Asides & Codes

Proposed Set-Aside: N/A NAICS Code: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing Product Service Code (PSC): 5820 – Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne

3. Description of Requirement The Government requires one (1) Epiq Solutions Matchstiq X40 Software Defined Radio (SDR) transceiver and its associated Platform Development Kit (PDK). This COTS hardware must provide a native 18 GHz tuning range, 450 MHz instantaneous bandwidth, and a 4R1T channel configuration, all within a miniaturized M.2 card form factor suitable for integration into SWaP-constrained tactical payloads.

4. Justification for Noncompetitive Action

Intended Source: Epiq Design Solutions, LLC (CAGE: 5J4S9) Reason for Lack of Competition: The OEM, Epiq Solutions, holds the proprietary hardware designs and software libraries required for immediate development. Market research confirmed that no alternative COTS products exist that meet the Government's minimum requirements, and the OEM does not utilize an authorized reseller network. A redacted copy of the Single Source Justification is attached to this notice.

5. Instructions, Procedures, and Response This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The procedure for awarding the contract will be the issuance of a firm-fixed-price purchase order directly to the identified sole source, Epiq Solutions, LLC, following the closing of this notice period. The anticipated award date is on or about 18 August 2026.

While this is not a competitive solicitation, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Capability statements must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer at the email address listed in Section 1, no later than 13 August 2026 at 2:00 PM EST.

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