USAF/TPS Gyroscopes for STC Lab
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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 (AFTC PZZ) is soliciting quotes for three-degrees-of-freedom (3DOF) Gyroscopes and associated hardware and licensing for the USAF Test Pilot School's Space Test Course Laboratory at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under Full and Open Competition. Quotes are due by March 23, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. PDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a supply contract to provide specific equipment from Quanser Consulting Inc.:
- Two (2) 3DOF Gyroscopes (Manufacturer Part #: 822)
- Two (2) Volt Amplifiers (Manufacturer Part #: 845)
- Two (2) USB Data Acquisition Devices (Manufacturer Part #: 841)
- One (1) year of licensing (Manufacturer Part #: 971) All items are to support the Space Test Course Laboratory within Building 1220. Delivery is requested by March 31, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: F1STAB6051A001
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6650 (Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components And Accessories)
- Place of Performance: Edwards Air Force Base, CA
- Quote Due Date: March 23, 2026, 12:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
- Delivery Date: By March 31, 2026
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit quotes via email to Justin Fobel (justin.fobel@us.af.mil) and Cole Staron (cole.staron@us.af.mil). The maximum email file size is 10MB. Quotes must adhere to FAR 52.212-1 instructions and include:
- Part I – Price Quote: Pricing for the effort and names of any subcontractors.
- Part II – Technical Information:
- 15-page limit (single-sided, double-spaced, 8.5"x11" paper, Times New Roman 12pt font).
- Electronic files in Adobe (.pdf), Microsoft Word, or Excel format.
- Sufficient documentation to demonstrate the technical capability of the item offered to meet the Statement of Objectives (SOO) requirements.
- Required Contractor Information: UEI, CAGE Code, Contractor Name, Payment Terms, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email Address, and Offer Expiration Date.
- A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Alt I (Offeror Representations and Certifications) or confirmation of electronic completion at SAM.gov.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be a Firm Fixed-Price contract to a single contractor based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach.
- Offers will be ranked by price.
- The lowest-priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability (Acceptable/Unacceptable) based on its ability to meet all solicitation requirements, particularly the technical capability of the item offered as per the SOO.
- If the lowest-priced offer is deemed "Acceptable" and the offeror is responsible, award will be made without further consideration of other offers. The contracting officer may determine adequate price competition exists; otherwise, additional pricing data may be requested. The Government reserves the right to conduct a pre-award inspection or safety orientation flight.
Key Clauses & Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-3, DFARS Change 02/15/2024, and DAFAC 2023-0707. Various FAR and DFARS clauses apply, including those related to Whistleblower Protections, Equal Opportunity, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and Safeguarding Covered Defense Information. Late submissions will not be accepted.