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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - GoTenna Mesh Radio

ID: W50S7V25QA010 • Type: Special Notice • Match:  100%
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Description

The 181st Intelligence Wing, Indiana Air National Guard intends to pursue a single source purchase order under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), due to only one source being capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. The requirement is for the acquisition of one (1) goTenna Pro Deplyment Kit 2 (PDK2), a self-contained 20 unit encypted UHF mesh radio communication network and operating center that allows for intergrated storage and charging of all devices and operates without reliance on cellular, wi-fi, or SATCOM backhaul.

No solicitation document is available for this requirement. A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source procurement.

A determination by the government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement at a later date. If no responsible, responsive offers are received by the above date, a sole source contract will be pursued with GOTENNA, INC under the authority of FAR 13.106.

Capability statements are due no later than 12 September 2025 by 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time. To ensure your response along with any and all attachments are received, attachment(s) must be less than 10 MB [in total]. It is the responsibility of the offeror to contact the government to confirm receipt prior to the offer due date and time. Capability statements shall be submitted by email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: jacob.johnson.46@us.af.mil@us.af.mil

The U.S. government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party.

Background
The 181st Intelligence Wing of the Indiana Air National Guard is pursuing a single source purchase order for a unique and highly specialized requirement. The contract aims to acquire a goTenna Pro Deployment Kit 2 (PDK2) from GoTenna, Inc., a U.S. small business known for its expertise in resilient, infrastructure-free mesh networking for off-grid operations.

The goal of this acquisition is to ensure secure communications and real-time situational awareness when traditional communication methods such as cellular, Wi-Fi, or SATCOM are unavailable.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of one (1) goTenna Pro Deployment Kit 2 (PDK2), which includes:
- A self-contained system capable of supporting 20 encrypted UHF mesh radio communication devices.
- Features include integrated storage and charging capabilities for all devices.
- The system operates independently without reliance on cellular, Wi-Fi, or SATCOM backhaul.
- Estimated price for the kit is $37,000.00.

Place of Performance
The place of performance is not explicitly stated in the provided information.

Overview

Response Deadline
Sept. 12, 2025, 2:00 p.m. EDT Due in 7 Days
Posted
Aug. 28, 2025, 2:21 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
Terre Haute, IN 47803 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
1250 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Signs of Shaping
99% of obligations for similar contracts within the Department of the Army were awarded full & open.
On 8/28/25 Indiana National Guard issued Special Notice W50S7V25QA010 for Notice of Intent to Sole Source - GoTenna Mesh Radio due 9/12/25.
Primary Contact
Name
Jacob Johnson   Profile
Phone
(812) 877-5211
Fax
(812) 877-5520

Secondary Contact

Name
Levi Schutter   Profile
Phone
(812) 877-5325
Fax
8128775520

Documents

Posted documents for Special Notice W50S7V25QA010

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > NGB > W7M7 USPFO ACTIVITY INANG 181
FPDS Organization Code
2100-W50S7V
Source Organization Code
500044341
Last Updated
Aug. 28, 2025
Last Updated By
jacob.johnson.46@us.af.mil
Archive Date
Sept. 27, 2025