9155d Calibration Workstation

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This document serves as a Notice of Intent to award a sole source firm-fixed-price purchase order to The Modal Shop, Inc. for annual maintenance of the 9155D Calibration Workstation. The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) has concluded market research indicating that The Modal Shop, Inc. is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's requirements.

• Annual maintenance for the 9155D Calibration Workstation.

• Performance of software upgrades and annual calibrations for the system.

• Provision of loaner equipment to ensure system usability during calibration services.

• Shipping costs are to be included in the contract.

• Software must meet performance specifications outlined in Attachment 1.

• Loaner equipment delivery is required at least 1 week prior to scheduled equipment shipment.

• Calibrated equipment return is required no later than 4 weeks after receipt.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)

• NAICS Code: 811210

• Business Size Standard: $34,000,000.00 (Large Business)

• Anticipated Award Date: 17 April 2026

• This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals or quotes.

• Interested parties may submit a capability statement, bid, proposal, or quotation.

• Responses must be received no later than 2 April 2026 at 1300 MDT.

• All submissions must be sent electronically to the Contracting Officer (Brett Moore) or Contract Specialist (Mikayla Roland).

• Sole source to The Modal Shop, Inc. based on market research.

• Large business category.

• Authority cited: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

• Attachment 1: Specifications_Salient Characteristics_9155D Calibration Workstation is referenced for performance specifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the specifications and salient characteristics for the 9155D Calibration Workstation. It details the requirements for software upgrades and annual calibrations of equipment used by the 846th Test Squadron (846 TS) for test mission validation at the Holloman High Speed Test Track (HHSTT).

• Objective: To calibrate approximately 80% of sensors used for test missions and perform annual maintenance on the 9155D Calibration Workstation.
• Scope: Includes software upgrades and annual calibrations, with provision of loaner equipment.
• Period of Performance: One base year (May 2026 - April 2027) with three (3) one-year options (through April 2030).
• Workstation Specifications: Requires a turnkey system with PC, user interface software, verification sensor, air-bearing shaker, data acquisition hardware, rack-mounted workstation, calibrated environmental reporting, NIST traceable calibration, and support for accelerometer and pressure sensors. Specific calibration standards (ISO 16063, IEC 61094-5, ANSI B88.1) are noted.
• Calibratable Equipment List: Details specific models for data acquisition cards, signal conditioners, verification sensors, capacitors, source followers, accelerometers, signal conditioners, weather stations, and amplifiers.
• Documentation: Newly generated equipment calibration records (digital or hardcopy) are to be provided.
• Milestones: Loaner equipment to be delivered 1 week prior to scheduled shipments; calibrated equipment to be returned within 4 weeks ARO.
• Deliverables: All equipment and documentation to be delivered to 846 TS at Holloman Air Force Base. On-site software updates and system training are also required.

This document defines the technical requirements, scope of work, period of performance, and deliverables for the calibration services of the 9155D Calibration Workstation. Bidders must ensure their proposed solution meets these detailed specifications and capabilities to be considered responsive.

Solicitation / Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Simplified Acquisition) for the 9155D Calibration Workstation Calibration services. The 846th Test Squadron (846 TS) at Holloman High Speed Test Track (HHSTT) requires this service to maintain the calibration of approximately 80% of all mission-critical sensors used for testing and validating advanced avionics platforms. Failure to maintain this workstation would result in a catastrophic loss of capability, halting test programs, causing significant schedule delays, and jeopardizing Department of War (DoW) mission objectives.

• Mandatory calibration of the single Modal 9155D Calibration Workstation.

• Service must maintain the workstation in a certified, operational state.

• This is a recurring, annual requirement.

• The specific contract type, period of performance, and estimated cost are not detailed in this justification document, but it is noted that the "Estimated Contract Cost (including Options)" is TBD.

• Not applicable to this justification document.

• This acquisition is restricted to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), The Modal Shop, Inc., due to the inability of other sources to meet requirements without introducing unacceptable financial and operational risks.

• Market research confirmed no other viable sources, including authorized service partners or competitors offering partial services, could meet the full requirements for proprietary system access, comprehensive warranty coverage, and loaner equipment.

• The government is taking steps to foster future competition by conducting continuous market surveillance and engaging with vendors.

• The Contracting Officer determined that only a single source is reasonably available in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).