Intent to Sole Source - F16 Flow Meter Replacement
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 148th Mission Support Contracting (MSC) Office intends to issue a sole source contract to TronAir for the replacement of F16 Flow Meters at Duluth, MN. This notice is an intent to sole source and not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties capable of meeting the requirement with sufficient technical documentation are invited to respond by May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two (2) CPT Digital Flowmeter Upgrades for the F16 Portable Cabin Pressure Tester, specifically P/N 15-7609-6000-FJ. The vendor, TronAir, has an approved Memorandum from the AFLCMC Systems Engineering Lead for all USAF F16 Maintenance Units.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (utilizing FAR part 12.201-1 Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) - Note: This set-aside would apply if the agency determines to compete the requirement based on responses to this notice.
- Response Due: May 7, 2026, 4:00 PM Z
- Published: April 28, 2026
- Period of Performance: Estimated No Later Delivery 16 weeks after date of award.
- Place of Performance: Duluth, MN
Evaluation
All information received by the requested date with sufficient technical documentation to meet the requirement will be considered by the 148th MSC. A determination not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses is solely within the discretion of the 148th MSC.
Contact Information
- Primary: Rebecca Dimler (rebecca.dimler@us.af.mil, 218-788-7242)
- Secondary: Joshua M. Fish (joshua.fish.1@us.af.mil, 218-788-7405)