Troubleshooting and repair of K400XL test stand– B1600

SOL #: K400XLPre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA9301 AFTC PZIO

EDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185, United States

Place of Performance

Edwards, CA

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Maintenance And Repair Shop Equipment (J049)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/48e8745f925543f5b9e975483384ffbe/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 22, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 30, 2026

Response Deadline

May 4, 2026, 3:00 PM

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 412th Maintenance Group (412 MXG), is issuing a presolicitation for the troubleshooting and repair of the K400XL test stand at Edwards, CA. This requirement is being pursued as an 8(a) Sole Source to Testek Solutions due to their proprietary control over the system. Responses are due by May 4, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, equipment, and materials necessary to perform troubleshooting, testing, and repair on the K400XL test stand, including requisite operational checkouts. Equipment that is part of the test stand inventory will be provided by the 412 MXS/MXMAE, Electrical Element, as required.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Presolicitation (8(a) Sole Source)
Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
Response Due: May 4, 2026, 3:00 PM PST
Published: April 30, 2026
Place of Performance: Edwards, CA

Sole Source Justification

The proposed source, Testek Solutions, is the sole authorized distributor for the required products in the continental United States. Testek maintains proprietary control over the K400B-XL's integrated system, which encompasses hardware, controlled-access software, and partnership-derived data. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Testek Solutions, has confirmed in writing that it does not sell directly and exclusively uses the proposed source for all government sales, thereby establishing them as the only viable provider for these supplies and services.