Comark Test Stand Computers
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 76 CMXG/MXDEC, intends to solicit a brand name requirement for Comark/Nematron Test Stand Computers. This presolicitation seeks to identify interested parties capable of providing these specific industrial computers to replace outdated equipment on test stations. Responses to identify interest and capability are due by April 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a total of 21 Comark/Nematron industrial computers, including:
- 2 units of iPC1200AR-iC11-16GB-256SS-NOS-AC-AL-C1D2 (12" Panel Computer TS)
- 3 units of iPC1900AR-iC11-16GB-256SS-NOS-AC-AL-C1D2 (19" Panel Computer TS)
- 16 units of nPC400-iC11-16GB-256SS-NA-DVD-2S-NOS-AC-NA-C1D2 (Industrial Grade Node Computer with Expansion)
All units feature Intel Celeron 6600E processors, 16 GB DRAM, 256GB Solid State Drives, no OS installed, 100-240 VAC power, powder-coated aluminum (for panel PCs), and FCC/CE/UL61010/C1D2 certifications. The brand-name justification highlights the need for Comark/Nematron due to established processes, compatibility with existing AVEVA testing software, and significant re-engineering costs associated with alternative brands.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (contemplated)
- Estimated Period of Performance: 90 days ARO
- Set-Aside: Full and Open (implied by brand-name justification)
- NAICS Code: 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) with a 1250 employee size standard
- Product Service Code: 7B22 (Computing Hardware And Software Products For Servers And Converged Appliances)
- Response Due: April 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM Z
- Published: April 15, 2026
Additional Notes
Market research identified COMARK, LLC as the OEM and McAps INC as a registered reseller capable of conducting business with the government. Interested parties must be registered in SAM.gov to receive any award. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation through SAM.gov. No telephone requests will be accepted. The authority for this brand-name requirement is 10 USC 2304 (c)(1).