Notice of Intent to Sole Source 15205
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AI-generated · Apr 08, 2026Xtreme Engineering Solutions Inc. (X-ES), the original equipment manufacturer, is the only supplier allowed to provide XPand1203 and XPand1007 VPX chassis with the specified RT3 pass-through backplanes (XPand1203: 3U VPX development platform with pass-through backplane and RT3; XPand1007: 3U VPX, 2-slot cooled with pass-through backplane RT3 and XPm1520). No authorized resellers exist, and the government lacks the technical data or IP rights to manufacture these items elsewhere, so a sole-source award is planned.
Interested, responsible sources may identify their interest and submit a capability statement within five business days, demonstrating capability to provide the exact part numbers listed. The government reserves the right to make a sole-source decision based on responses, and the award will not be delayed to accommodate new sources.
Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract to Xtreme Engineering Solutions Inc. (X-ES) for Chassis 1. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions. This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract; it is not a request for competitive proposals. The 521 Software Squadron (521SWES), supporting F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO), intends to solicit and negotiate a firm-fixed-price contract exclusively with Xtreme Engineering Solutions Inc. (X-ES). 2. The Government requires the following items: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 334111 Product Service Code (PSC) / Federal Supply Classification (FSC): 5998 PN: 90072665-2 Description: XPand1203, Chassis, 3U, VPX, Dev Platform for Cond. cooled Modules, Pass through Backplane, w/RT3 PN: 90075300-4 Description: XPand1007, Chassis, 3U, VPX, 2 slot Cond. Cooled, Pass Through Backplane, RT3, XPm1520 3. The statutory authority permitting this action is FAR 13.106-1(B) (1) "Soliciting from a single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). X-ES is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the required chassis. X-ES does not have authorized resellers. The Government does not possess the technical data package or intellectual property rights required to have this item manufactured by any other source. A new source would require significant time and investment to reverse-engineer, test, and receive source approval, which would result in unacceptable delays to the program. 4. Submission of Information All responsible sources may identify their interest and submit a capability statement in response to this notice. All responses received within five (5) business days of this notice's publication will be considered by the Government. Responses must demonstrate the capability to provide the exact part number listed above. 5. Disclaimer A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The award will not be delayed for the purpose of evaluating new sources or pending source approval. It is estimated that an award will be made no later than 07 May 2026.
From Special Notice posted on Apr 07, 202610 April 2026 - This notice has been amended to update the part number descriptions. Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract to Xtreme Engineering Solutions Inc. (X-ES) for Chassis 1. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions. This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract; it is not a request for competitive proposals. The 521 Software Squadron (521SWES), supporting F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO), intends to solicit and negotiate a firm-fixed-price contract exclusively with Xtreme Engineering Solutions Inc. (X-ES). 2. The Government requires the following items: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 334111 Product Service Code (PSC) / Federal Supply Classification (FSC): 5998 PN: 90072665-2 Description: 2 Slot 3U VPX Development Platform Chassis PN: 90075300-4 Description: 8 Slot 3U VPX Development Platform Chassis 3. The statutory authority permitting this action is FAR 13.106-1(B) (1) "Soliciting from a single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). X-ES is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the required chassis. X-ES does not have authorized resellers. The Government does not possess the technical data package or intellectual property rights required to have this item manufactured by any other source. A new source would require significant time and investment to reverse-engineer, test, and receive source approval, which would result in unacceptable delays to the program. 4. Submission of Information All responsible sources may identify their interest and submit a capability statement in response to this notice. All responses received within five (5) business days of this notice's publication will be considered by the Government. Responses must demonstrate the capability to provide the exact part number listed above. 5. Disclaimer A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The award will not be delayed for the purpose of evaluating new sources or pending source approval. It is estimated that an award will be made no later than 07 May 2026.
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