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The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE has issued a Tender notice for the procurement of a Presolicitation Notice Intent to Sole Source Snc Puma Darts in the USA. This Tender notice was published on 07 May 2026 and is scheduled to close on 13 May 2026, with an estimated Tender value of Refer Document. Interested bidders can access detailed Tender information, eligibility criteria, and complete bidding documents by referencing TOT Ref No. 140795859, while the tender notice number is FA481426Q0100 and Registering on the platform.
Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Presolicitation Notice Intent to Sole Source Snc Puma Darts
Deadline: 13 May 2026
Posting Date: 07 May 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 140795859
Document Ref. No.: FA481426Q0100
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Pre-Solicitation Notice / Intent to Sole Source
The purpose of this Pre-Solicitation Notice and Intent to Sole Source is to fulfill the requirements set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101. In accordance with FAR 5.101(b)(2) pertaining to the use of other than full and open competition, publication of this notice is required when only one responsible source is available.
Pursuant to FAR 5.101(c), the required content of this notice is detailed below:
1. Points of Contact
Contracting Officer: 2d Lt Ljuan Benbow, [email protected]
Contracting Specialist: SSgt Thomas Grove, [email protected]
2. Set-Asides
No set-aside will be utilized for this contract.
3. Codes for Services/Supplies
PSC: 5810 - Communications and Security Equipment Components
NAICS: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
4. Description
The Puma DART is the only multi-channel, single-man-portable communications suite certified by the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) to meet the requirements for Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) missions. It is specifically designed to provide critical communications for airborne applications, featuring Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Integrated Communications Systems (ICS), and Line of Sight (LOS) capabilities. The DART system delivers 50 watts of RF power, an integrated SATCOM diplexer/combiner, and Low Noise Amplifiers for weak receive signals. Further product information can be found in the attached supporting documentation.
5. Timing
This Pre-Solicitation Notice will remain posted for 8 calendar days. Although the Government has established that only one source can currently fulfill this requirement, the contracting office is providing ample posting time to encourage future competition, broaden industry participation, and notify small business concerns of potential prime contracting and subcontracting opportunities.
Notice ID: fa481426q0100
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: dept of the air force
Office: fa4814 6 cons pk
Product Service Code: 5810 - communications security equipment and components
NAICS Code: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: may 28, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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