Intent to Sole Source: AAR Mobile Refrigeration Unit
Army · W7N3 USPFO ACTIVITY UTANG 151
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation W50S9A26QA019 in this department, oldest first.
- Sep 3, 2026 · this noticeCombined Synopsis/Solicitation
Next steps for this stage
Standard steps for the notice type; not advice about this buyer.
- Decide bid or no bid before the response deadline.
- Look at the past winners for likely competitors and teaming partners.
- Follow the opportunity to hear about amendments and the award.
What the notice says
Combined Solicitation & Notice of Intent (SOLE SOURCE) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO FAR 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued [RFO12.202(b)(1)] Solicitation number W50S9A-26-Q-A019 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), for 1 EA, AAR Mobility Systems Green ISU-96RC Refrigerated Container (Part Number: 50148001). The Utah Air National Guard (UTANG) intends to negotiate on a Sole Source basis with AAR … (show all)
Manufacturing Inc. for a mobile refrigeration unit ISU-96RC. FSS operates an ESPEK field kitchen for austere food preparation but lacks any organic cold-storage capability. Acquiring a mobile cold-storage asset would support Agile Combat Employment by enabling a fully self-sustained feeding and storage capability while eliminating reliance on vulnerable, costly commercial or DLA subsistence storage contracts. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Please see attached Sole Source Form that supports only one source is available to provide this supply.
Who won similar work
43 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Army), same NAICS 333415.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE HAND GLOBAL LLC | 2 | $181K | May 7, 2025 |
| Underwood Federal Solutions LLC | 2 | $77K | Aug 17, 2026 |
| YOUNGS HEATING AND COOLING LLC | 2 | $67K | Mar 30, 2026 |
| THERMO-CYCLER INDUSTRIES INC | 1 | $601K | Feb 4, 2025 |
| COLOMBARA SRL Camisano Vicentino 36043 ITA | 1 | $441K | Jul 21, 2026 |
| M.T.E.S CO.,LTD | 1 | $268K | Sep 30, 2025 |
| GULF GEOEXCHANGE AND CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. | 1 | $210K | Sep 29, 2025 |
| ELRIM CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD. | 1 | $126K | Jun 30, 2025 |
| BROOKS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, LLC | 1 | $102K | Sep 30, 2025 |
| USA GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING LLC | 1 | $99K | Mar 20, 2025 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.
- Sep 25, 2026HAWKMICRO LLC$15KBrand-name supply purchase Cincinnati Sub-Zero Micro-Climate Benchtop Environmental Test Chamber
- Sep 15, 2026ICON CORP$74KSupply and Installation of A/C Units at Bldg.3 Punta Salinas 156th Wing Combat Comms Squadron
- Aug 17, 2026Underwood Federal Solutions LLC$38K137th SOW Mini-Split Air Conditioning for MSDT
- Aug 1, 2026Underwood Federal Solutions LLC$38K137th SOW Mini-Split Air Conditioning for MSDT
- Jul 28, 2026THERMO KING CHRISTENSEN INC$23KTrailer Refrigeration Unit Replacement
- Jul 21, 2026COLOMBARA SRL Camisano Vicentino 36043 ITA$441KVMC Villaggio Chillers
- Mar 30, 2026YOUNGS HEATING AND COOLING LLC$39KLMA Tech Trailer HVAC Replacement
- Mar 25, 2026STERILECO LLC$71KJPP Regulatory Office - HVAC Units Replacement
- Sep 30, 2025M.T.E.S CO.,LTD$268KAWARD NOTICE Replace existing air-cooled, screw-type chiller with compatible model.
- Sep 30, 2025BROOKS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, LLC$102KOld Hickory, Powerhouse HVAC Replacement
Competitive landscape
For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers) or Army, Dept of (Other) or Natl Guard since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers) or Army, Dept of (Other) or Natl Guard job
- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.
- 0 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.