Accelerometer Calibration
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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 is seeking proposals for Accelerometer Calibration services for the 846th Test Squadron at Holloman High Speed Test Track (HHSTT), New Mexico. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The requirement includes re-calibration of 16 accelerometers, with options for four additional calibrations. Proposals are due April 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide re-calibration services for 16 Accelerometers (Part Number: 356A26), with up to four optional calibrations. These services are critical for supporting upcoming missions, including the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Sled Test Project. Key requirements include:
- Calibration range: 10 - 5,000Hz, with pass criteria of ≤ +5% and ≥ -5% deviation.
- All tests and calibrations must be traceable to a National Metrology Institute (e.g., NIST).
- Calibration must meet ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited standards (including A2LA Accreditation).
- Provision of a calibration certificate with test results.
- Hardware support, including service, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair.
- The Government will ship accelerometers to the contractor; the contractor is responsible for return shipping to Holloman AFB, NM.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order anticipated.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Product Service Code (PSC): J066 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment.
- NAICS Code: 334515, with a size standard of 750 employees.
- Period of Performance: One calibration to be completed no later than May 15, 2026. Up to four optional calibrations may be exercised no later than December 31, 2027. All calibrations must be completed within 30 days after notice to proceed.
- Place of Performance: Deliverables returned to 846 Test Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico 88330.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date/Time: April 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM MDT.
- Submission Method: Email quotations to Charles.king.42@us.af.mil.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Quotes will be evaluated starting with the lowest total evaluated price for CLINs 0001-4001. The government intends to make an award based on initial submissions but reserves the right to conduct clarifications.
- Required Information in Quote: UEI number, CAGE code, Federal TIN with Company name, Point of Contact, and phone number.
Additional Notes
- Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award.
- Vendors must be registered in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for electronic payment requests and receiving reports.
- This is a short notice opportunity due to customer need.