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NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTRACT WITH SINGLE SOURCE – Design and fabricate 33 Weather Caps for SMR-4 System

Solicitation: 6973GH-26-MS-00001
Notice ID: 962e5adf8ce0441faa515b5253077f86
TypeSpecial NoticeDepartmentDepartment of TransportationAgencyFederal Aviation AdministrationPostedFeb 03, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueFeb 06, 2026, 10:00 PM UTCExpired

Special Notice from FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION • TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. Response deadline: Feb 06, 2026.

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12-month awarded value
$546,655,675
Sector total $546,655,675 • Share 100.0%
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Median
$97,181
P10–P90
$33,967$992,402
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($546,655,675)
Deal sizing
$97,181 median
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Place of performance
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Contracting office
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Point of Contact

Name
Stephen Branch
Email
stephen.n.branch@faa.gov
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Agency
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
Subagency
Not available
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
US

Description

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND EMAILED TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to negotiate a contract on a single source basis with D&D DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING INC. (D&D) for the SMR-4 System Weather Caps.

In accordance with the FAA Acquisition Management System paragraph 3.2.2.4, the purpose of this announcement is to inform industry of the basis of the FAA's decision to contract with a selected source using single source procedures. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to award a single source, one-time, Firm Fixed Price contract, for items listed below.

Design, article 1 and article 2 testing, and fabrication of thirty-one (31) weather caps for the new SMR-4 system as part of the Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS).

All design and testing must be completed no later than 02/20/2026.

Market Research supports the determination that D&D is the only source available to provide the design, testing, and farbircation within the required timeframe.

This announcement is for informational purposes only, not a Solicitation/Request for Proposal. A competitive solicitation is not available for this procurement. All questions pertaining to this announcement should be addressed via email to Stephen.N.Branch@faa.gov no later than Friday, February 6, 2026 by 4:00 pm Central Time (no phone calls please). Emails must have “SMR-4 Weather Caps - Notice of Intent to Single Source” in the subject.

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