Acoustic Test Fixture (ATF) System and Associated Services
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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 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), supporting the United States Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) Warfighter Performance Group at Ft. Novosel, AL, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract. This intent is for the procurement of a GRAS 45CB-S4 Acoustic Test Fixture (ATF) System and Associated Services from Axiometrix Solutions, Inc., the parent organization of GRAS Sound & Vibration. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses demonstrating capability are due by April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a high-quality, ultra-low noise performance microphone with precise design specifications critical for acoustic measurement accuracy. The GRAS 45CB-S4 ATF is the only known product that satisfies USAARL's Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs) and meets the specifications of ANSI standard S12.42. This system will support USAARL's mission to conduct laboratory and field evaluations of hearing protection devices and communication systems. Procurement of any other fixture could result in inaccurate and unreliable acoustic measurements, detrimental to USAARL's mission.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (IAW FAR 6.302-1(c))
- Set-Aside: None (Market research did not support a small business set-aside)
- NAICS: 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC: AJ12 General Science & Technology R&D SVCS
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: April 2, 2026
- Solicitation: Expected no sooner than 15 days after publication if no written competitive responses are received, to be issued as a brand name only requirement.
Additional Notes
This announcement fulfills synopsis requirements under FAR 5.102(a)(3) and 5.203(a). Interested concerns must identify their capability in writing via email to the contacts provided.