7 Time Zone Clocks
Overview
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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 U.S. Air Force is issuing a Presolicitation for seven (7) Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) multi-zone digital time displays for Ramstein, Germany. This requirement is for a 6-zone digital time display system as detailed in the attached Salient Characteristics. The contract will be awarded based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) selection process. Responses to show interest are invited by July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks a Programmable Multi-Zone Digital Time Display System to support global deployment and logistics efforts. Key requirements, as outlined in the Salient Characteristics, include:
- Time Digit Size: Minimum 4.0 inches for visibility up to 125 feet.
- Programmable Digital Location Fields: Dynamic display of time zone names.
- Minimum Zones: Capable of displaying at least six independent time zones simultaneously.
- Standalone Accuracy: High precision Temperature-Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) timekeeping, deviating minimally per year, without external network reliance.
- Memory Retention: Internal battery backup for time, date, and settings for a minimum of five years during power loss.
- Readability: Clear visibility under standard office lighting.
- Configuration: Non-networked, standalone configuration via an infrared remote.
- Construction: Durable frame (e.g., aluminum) suitable for wall mounting.
- Compliance: Must comply with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (anticipated full and open competition)
- Set-Aside: None (set-asides are not applicable in Germany per RFO 5.101(c)(2))
- Product Service Code: 6645 (Time Measuring Instruments)
- Place of Performance: Ramstein, Germany
- Response Due: July 1, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
- Published: June 16, 2026
- Anticipated Award Date: To Be Determined (funds not yet received)
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) selection process. The contract will be awarded to the bidder proposing the lowest price, provided their technical proposal fully satisfies the minimum standards stipulated in the Salient Characteristics document.
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice; no quotes will be accepted at this time. All responsible sources are invited to submit a response to show interest. Primary Contact: Reggie Clemons, Reggie.Clemons@us.af.mil Secondary Contact: Kirsten Bartholome, kirsten.bartholome.de@us.af.mil