# Notice of Intent to Sole Source: WSMR Safran Telemetry Systems Upgrade

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/w9115126pa045

- Solicitation number: W9115126PA045
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of the Army
- Agency: Department of the Army
- Contracting office: W6QM Micc-Fdo FT Hood (W91151)
- Product or service code: DA10 Support services, delivered as a service contract (SaaS or Subscription) involved with the analysis, design, development, code, test and release packaging services associated with application development projects, as well as off-the-shelf Business software.
- Place of performance: White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico
- First posted: September 15, 2026
- Last posted: September 15, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/309e42b91e5b470f92f8ddafe778e6c2/view

## Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) - Fort Hood / ATEC at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM intends to negotiate and award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (CAGE: 1UAE7) for the WSMR Safran Telemetry Tracking Systems Windows 11 IoT Operating System Upgrade.

**1. REGULATORY AUTHORITY:** The statutory authority permitting the sole-source acquisition of these commercial services is 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by RFO FAR 12.102(a) (Only One Source Available) and the procedures at RFO FAR 12.201-1.

**2. REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION:** The contractor shall provide project management, custom software image development, DISA STIG cybersecurity hardening, and on-site integration services at WSMR. Key deliverables include:

- System-specific Windows 11 IoT Enterprise OS image development and licenses for eleven (11) proprietary ACU/DTR systems. - System-specific Windows 11 IoT Enterprise OS image development and licenses for ten (10) proprietary Telemetry Maestro systems. - Full DISA STIG OS hardening software installation, testing, and operations documentation across all twenty-one (21) systems. - Configuration reports and installation procedures for each baseline.

**3. SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION:** Safran Defense & Space, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and exclusive owner of the proprietary intellectual property, source code, and firmware baselines for the Sparte tracking antennas and Maestro/ACU/DTR systems. No third-party vendors are licensed, authorized, or certified to develop custom OS images or perform security modifications on these active flight-test range tracking assets.

**4. SUBMISSION OF CAPABILITY STATEMENTS:** THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTES. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the Government's minimum requirements (including proof of proprietary data rights to modify Safran telemetry systems). Capability statements received by 17 September 2026 at 10:00 AM (CDT) will be considered by the agency. Inquiries/statements must be submitted via email to:

**Contract Officer:** Antwoine Middleton; antwoine.n.middleton.mil@army.mil Contract Specialist: Avis Davis; avis.m.davis2.mil@army.mil

## Publications

- September 15, 2026: Special notice, due September 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 309e42b91e5b470f92f8ddafe778e6c2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/309e42b91e5b470f92f8ddafe778e6c2/view

## Points of contact

- SFC Middleton, Antwoine, antwoine.n.middleton.mil@army.mil
- SSG Avis Davis, avis.m.davis2.mil@army.mil

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