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Intent to sole Source The Novo Shadow 3 system

Dept of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

This notice is not accepting responses (deadline was May 25, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT).

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Response deadline
May 25, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
Posted
May 18, 2026
Solicitation
FA487726QA103
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Place of performance
Tucson, AZ, USA
Contracting office
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Source
SAM.gov · updated May 19, 2026

Description

Intent to sole source to Novo Dr Inc, for The Novo Shadow 3 system. This is not a solicitation, and quotes are not being accepted at the moment. 48th RQS is requesting the procurement of The Novo Shadow 3 system. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Government intends to solicit to procure the below listed item. The Government does not possess or cannot provide the data necessary to manufacture the item: The Novo Shadow 3 system All responsible sources may identify their interest and provide capability statements in response to this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within 4 workdays after date of publication of this sources sought notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Approval of a source is required. 355 CONS will not delay award while Source Approval is pending. The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. This notice serves as the synopsis and notice of intent to sole-source. The Government does not possess the necessary information to manufacture the equipment/items solicited hereunder from any source other than the OEM. See below for item specifics: CLIN 0001 - The Novo Shadow 3 system

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