WHEATSTONE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE/SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

This follow-on action adds support, configuration, and training services directly related to the original work. Wheatstone engineers will perform hands-on technical work using the same core technical skills (system configuration, troubleshooting, and verification) on the exact same equipment. All work remains strictly within the technical domain of Enterprise Radio Automation System (ERAS) and Audio over Internet Protocol (AOIPRS) support. This effort specifically addresses complex system integration requirements related to a recent DISA-mandated Windows OS migration. The Contractor will evaluate existing setups, implement necessary configuration changes, and provide hands-on operator training for the ERAS and AoIP systems at the WMA headquarters facility in Fort Meade, Maryland. Market research determined that Wheatstone Corporation is the only source capable of providing the required commissioning, support, and training for the WMA-owned Wheatstone hardware and software (originally established under contract HQ051626CE004). As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Wheatstone has confirmed there are no authorized third-party dealers permitted to provide this level of factory-direct training and technical configuration. Furthermore, procuring these services from any unauthorized vendor would explicitly void the existing warranties and jeopardize ongoing support for these critical systems.