Notice of Intent to Sole Source(Duress Button)

The Arkansas Air National Guard is issuing a firm‑fixed‑price sole‑source contract to Advantor for the procurement and installation of duress‑button alarm systems to meet AFI 44‑172 and UFC 4‑510‑01 safety requirements for mental‑health facilities. The award will be a single‑source, fixed‑price contract valued at approximately $17,700. The solicitation cites FAR 13.106‑1(b)(1)(i) as authority and emphasizes that only Advantor’s proprietary system can integrate with the existing base‑wide security infrastructure. No competitive bids are being solicited, and the Government will evaluate any responses for justification of competition. • Scope: Supply and install duress‑button hardware and integrate with existing Advantor security platform at Little Rock AFB mental‑health clinics. • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, Sole Source. • Estimated Value: ~$17,700 (approx. $14,700‑$17,700 per internal documents). • Funding: Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Air funds. • Key Requirements: Compatibility with Advantor’s proprietary communication software; compliance with AFI 44‑172 and UFC 4‑510‑01. • Key Dates: Posting/notice – September 23 2025; anticipated award – September 01 2026. • Primary Point of Contact: TSgt Samuel L. Rockwell (email & phone provided).