Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Primary Crash Alarm System Tender, USA - 124100817

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Country: USA

Summary: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Primary Crash Alarm System

Deadline: 11 Aug 2025

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 124100817

Document Ref. No.: FA930125C0008

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Description

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract

The Air Force Test Center Operational Contracting Squadron (AFTC/PZIOB), Edwards AFB, CA, intends to award a sole source contract to:

KOVA Corp. 102 E Bay Ave, Ste J Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050

for a Primary Crash Alarm System (PCAS).

Scope of Work:

KOVA Corp. will provide the following services for the PCAS:

Upgrade Enhancement Annual System Certification Testing Customer Support and Extended Warranty Quarterly Review and Update of Cybersecurity Patches for both the system server and KOVA application. Unlimited 24/7 Access to KOVACARE Support Staff via email and phone Software Updates, OS Patching (if required), and System Health Checks. System Changes, Software Reconfiguration, and Modifications to System Process when required (limitations apply).The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with options.

Justification for Sole Source:

USAF Plant 42 (AFP 42) requires expansion and maintenance of its existing Primary Crash Alarm System (PCAS) to maintain compliance with Air Force Instruction AFMAN13-204V2 and FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5210-7D. This critical emergency response communication capability supports flight and ground operations, particularly those involving prototype and flight test aircraft. AFP 42 proposes expanding its existing KEANS solution to meet evolving emergency first responder requirements. KOVA Corp. is the sole provider capable of performing the required enhancements, testing, and maintenance services for the existing KEANS PCAS due to their proprietary technology and system-specific expertise. KOVA's pre-existing engineering expertise with the AFP 42-specific solution, local infrastructure, and operational capabilities offer the most cost-effective approach for this expansion, leveraging the government's prior investment. Furthermore, KOVA Corp. does not sell its system equipment or source code to other vendors, thereby ...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : FA930125C0008
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Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command : AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
Sub Command : AIR FORCE TEST CENTER
Office: FA9301 AFTC PZIO
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Aug 06, 2025 01:52 pm PDT
Original Response Date: Aug 11, 2025 12:00 am PDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Aug 26, 2025
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Place of Performance: Palmdale, CA 93550 USA

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