Intent to sole Source The Novo Shadow 3 system

Project ID: FA487726QA103 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	Department of the Air Force
Deadline	05/26/26
Posted	05/19/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	334517 - Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing
PSC	6525 - Imaging Equipment And Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary
Location	Tucson, AZ 85707 United States

Description

Primary Latest Change

Intent to sole source to Novo Dr Inc, for The Novo Shadow 3 system. This is not a solicitation, and quotes are not being accepted at the moment. 48th RQS is requesting the procurement of The Novo Shadow 3 system. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Government intends to solicit to procure the below listed item. The Government does not possess or cannot provide the data necessary to manufacture the item: The Novo Shadow 3 system All responsible sources may identify their interest and provide capability statements in response to this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within 4 workdays after date of publication of this sources sought notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Approval of a source is required. 355 CONS will not delay award while Source Approval is pending. The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. This notice serves as the synopsis and notice of intent to sole-source. The Government does not possess the necessary information to manufacture the equipment/items solicited hereunder from any source other than the OEM. See below for item specifics: CLIN 0001 - The Novo Shadow 3 system

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Novo Dr Inc., for the procurement of The Novo Shadow 3 system. This decision is based on the unique capabilities of the system that meet specific operational requirements. The 48th RQS requires this system for use by EOD personnel in identifying, evaluating, and rendering safe suspected explosive devices. The Government does not possess the necessary data to manufacture the item from any source other than the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Work Details The contract involves the procurement of The Novo Shadow 3 system, which is a highly portable and powerful digital radiography platform. It is specifically designed for EOD personnel and features: - Unique proprietary Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) mesh networking - Minimal imaging dead space - Weight: Maximum of 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg) for the complete operational system; Detector component: 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg) These specifications are critical for ensuring reliable operations in severely degraded or minimal Radio Frequency (RF) environments, allowing for rapid deployment during extended missions without compromising operator mobility or effectiveness.

Contacts

Contact name	Corey Fish
Contact email	corey.fish@us.af.mil
Contact phone	(520) 228-5439
Secondary contact name	Joshua E. Rodriguez
Secondary contact email	joshua.rodriguez.30@us.af.mil
Secondary contact phone	(520) 228-2213