| Location: | Florida |
|---|---|
| Posted: | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Due: | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | RSSCEastAntenna |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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PRESOLICITATION NOTICE
Solicitation Number: FA255026Q0055
Notice Type: Presolicitation
SOLICITATION TYPE: This is a sole source acquisition under RFO 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source) and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1)
CONTRACTING OFFICE:
Department of the Air Force
50th Contracting Squadron, PKB
210 Falcon Parkway, Suite 2116
Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado 80912
POINT OF CONTACT:
Name: SSgt Tatum Kiley
Email: tatum.kiley@spaceforce.mil
Phone: 719-567-7332
NAICS CODE: 334220
NAICS SIZE STANDARD: 1,250 Employees
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE (PSC): 5985
SET-ASIDE: None – Sole Source Acquisition
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:
The Department of the Air Force intends to award a sole source contract to Taco Antenna, a division of Wade Antennas Inc, for UHF SATCOM Fixed Helical Antennas and the required antenna installation items on Macdill Air Force Base.
This requirement is for RSSC East Antennas. This requirement includes the following items:
8-UHF SATCOM FIXED HELICAL ANT H-064A
8-UHF SATCOM FIXED HELICAL MAST MT
2-LMR400 PREP TOOL ALL-IN-1
8-GROUND KIT FOR LMR-400
2-1/4"X1"X16"GROUND BAR
2-PANDUIT BUSBAR 12"
5-SUPER 88 INSULATING TAPE
1-J-PRO CABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM
1200 FT LMR-400 FLEXIBLE COAX CABLE
35-CONNECTOR, 50, N-TYPE
2-RATCHET CRIMPING TOOL
8-TYPE N F/F BULKHEAD COAXIAL
2-U-TECK TELECOM BACKBOARDS
1-SCREW MOUNT CABLE CLIPS-1/2" BLK
1-FIBERGLASS ENCLOSURE-HINGED TWIST
10 FT COLD SHRINK FEEDER JUMP/PIGTAIL
1-#8 1-1/4 RIBBED ANCHORS W/ SCREWS
10-1/2 IN NON METALLIC CORD CONNECTOR
3-24 IN HEAVY DUTY CABLE ZIP TIES
2-RF CONNECTORS
CONTRACT TYPE: Firm-Fixed-Price
SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION:
This acquisition is being conducted on a sole source basis to Taco Antenna under the authority of RFO 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source) and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). Taco Antenna systems are built specifically for secure, classified military SATCOM operations and meet all required military specifications. They are fully interoperable across our existing radio fleet, regardless of manufacturer. Taco Antenna is the only vendor that meets these technical requirements while supplying the necessary installation hardware as a complete package. Buying a complete, compatible antenna kit lowers shipping and handling costs and reduces contracting overhead from multiple suppliers. After various internet searches, SAM.gov searches, and a GSA advantage search, there is only one source that provides this type of antenna and can also provide all of the other required antenna installation items. This means Taco Antenna is the only source that can do the scope of the work in this requirement.
ANTICIPATED SOLICITATION ISSUANCE DATE: On or about 24 Sep 2026.
RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE:
This is a presolicitation notice only. No quotes or proposals are being requested at this time. A solicitation will be issued directly to Taco Antenna as the sole source contractor. This notice is being posted to satisfy the requirements of RFO 5.101 for acquisitions using the authority at RFO 6.103-1.
Interested parties may submit capability statements or information relevant to this requirement; however, this is a sole source acquisition and the Government does not intend to award to any other contractor.

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