Noticed of intent to sole source

The Marine Corps Installations West (MCIWEST) Regional Contracting Office is awarding a sole‑source contract to Festo Didactic Inc. for maintenance, repair, and technical support of 27 radar training system components used in the Marine Corps Communication‑Electronics School. The equipment includes power supplies, radar antennas, transmitters, generators, jamming pods, and remote‑control units that support the training of 5,948 aviation radar maintainers. The contract period runs from 1 Oct 2026 to 30 Sep 2027 with an option year, totaling an estimated $395,350. The contractor is the OEM and holds exclusive rights to service the equipment. • Scope: Preventive and corrective maintenance, parts repair, software support, and technical assistance for radar training hardware. • Quantity: 27 system components across multiple subsystems. • Location: Camp Pendleton, CA and MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA. • Funding: FY27 $178,000; FY28 option $217,350 (incl. 3.5% escalation). • Sole‑source justification: Only Festo Didactic Inc possesses proprietary data and certification. • No competitive solicitation; award will be made directly after internal approval.