ContractSpecial Notice

Notice of Intent to Sole Source: L3H - Kineto Tracking Mount (KTM) Main Power Reels

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Response Deadline
May 26, 2026
6 days left
Days Remaining
6
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Air Force, through the United States Space Force’s 30th Contracting Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, intends to issue a sole-source firm-fixed-price purchase order to L3Harris for two Kineto Tracking Mount (KTM) main power reels in support of the 2nd Range Operations Squadron. The work is for replacement power reels needed as a critical spare, with the justification citing a failing unit that creates a safety hazard and the need to maintain operational readiness. L3Harris is identified as the original equipment manufacturer and sole design authority, with the equipment described as proprietary and the government lacking the technical data needed to compete the requirement; any challenge must show a form, fit, and function equivalent without reverse engineering or unacceptable mission delays. This is not a solicitation, and written responses or questions referencing PR Number F4D1R36075AW01 must be emailed to jeffrey.weeks.5@spaceforce.mil and christopher.hummel.6@spaceforce.mil no later than 26 May 2026 at 12:00 p.m. PDT.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
335999
All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
PSC Code
6150
MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRIC POWER AND DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
MFR Sole Source Letter for 2ROPS__DOP FM9 KTM POWER REEL_CO_S_20260518R_Redacted.pdf
PDF216 KBMay 19, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of the Air Force, United States Space Force, Space Launch Delta 30, is issuing a sole source justification for the procurement of two Kineto Tracking Mount (KTM) main power reels from L3Harris, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The justification states that the 2nd Range Operations Squadron (2 ROPS) requires these replacement reels due to a failing unit creating a safety hazard and the need for a critical spare to ensure operational readiness. L3Harris is the only capable source because it possesses proprietary design authority and intellectual property for the KTM main power reel, and the government lacks the technical data to solicit other vendors. This sole source action is deemed necessary to avoid unacceptable mission delays and high reverse engineering costs.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 19, 2026
amendedLatest Amendment· Description UpdatedMay 19, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 26, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 10, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA4610 30 CONS PK

Point of Contact

Name
Jeffrey Weeks

Place of Performance

California, UNITED STATES

Official Sources