B-1 Borescope
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group (AMXG), is issuing a Presolicitation for the procurement of two (2) Waygate Technologies MViQ+ Enhance Borescope kits or equal. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 334519. A Firm Fixed Price contract is contemplated. Responses are due by April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two borescope kits, each including:
- Interchangeable probes: One 4mm and one 6mm, each with at least one forward view and one side view tip. Probe cable approximately 2 meters long.
- Storage: At least 32 GB internal storage.
- Design: Handheld unit with ergonomic pistol grip, physical joystick for articulation.
- Power: Interchangeable battery, charging set, and 110V AC direct powering.
- Portability: Portable kit with carry-on case (total weight 20-25 lbs), telescoping pole/shoulder strap, rigid sleeve for scope protection. Includes hooks or a base for mounting to aircraft.
- Display: LCD screen (at least 4 inches diagonally) with WVGA or XVGA resolution and 5x zooming.
- Data Transfer: Ability to transfer stored data to external media.
- Articulation: Heads allowing 360-degree rotation and articulation in any direction.
- Compliance: MIL-STD-810H compliant (specifically paragraphs 501.7, 502.7, 506.6, 507.6, 509.8, 510.7, 511.7, 514.8, 516.8, 521.4) or equivalent MIL-STD-810G paragraphs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, contemplating a Firm Fixed Price contract.
- Period of Performance: Estimated 90 days ARO.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 334519 (Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components And Accessories) with a 600-employee size standard.
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC.
- Published: April 7, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must provide a list of all items included in each kit and specify the MIL-SPECs to which the borescope is compliant. Electronic submissions will be made through Beta.sam.gov (https://sam.gov/content/home).
Additional Notes
- System for Award Management (SAM): Required for award. Contractors must register at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.
- Foreign Participation: Not permitted.
- Contact: Sheridan Robison, Contracting Officer, sheridan.robison@us.af.mil.