Notice of Intent to Sole Source-USAFA AI-Enabled Wildland Fire and Smoke Detection System
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Location
USAF Academy, CO
Colorado
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Special Notice
Service / NAICS
Security Systems Services
NAICS 561621
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE involves security systems services in USAF Academy, Colorado. Responses are due by Apr 4, 2026 (11 days remaining).
Contract Description
Notice of Intent to Sole Source This is a special notice prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 5.1 - Presolicitation. The 10th Contracting Squadron, Operational Contracting office, United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado, intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Priced sole source award to PANO AI, Inc., a small business headquarted at 3130 20th St, Ste 175, San Francisco, CA 94110. This commercial acquisition is for AI-Enabled Wildfire and Smoke Detection System service. The North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this acquistion is 561621, Security Systems Services and the business size standard is $25M. This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitiation for bids or proposals. DO NOT sub...
Timeline
Posted Date
Mar 23, 2026
Response Deadline
Apr 4, 2026
11 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
This falls under Security Systems Services (NAICS 561621), one of the core federal facilities and operational service categories.
Work will be performed in USAF Academy, Colorado. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Colorado
- ✓You have direct experience in security systems services
- ✓You have worked with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE before
Harder to Win If…
- !Full and open competition — no set-aside restrictions
- !Only 11 days remaining to prepare your response
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Contractor FAQ
How do I submit a bid for this DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Apr 4, 2026.
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