Anticipated Sole Source Award to Siemens
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Air Force Test Center (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB, intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract to Siemens Industry Inc. for an air-gapped alarm notification system. This is a presolicitation notice, not a request for proposal. The purpose is to inform industry of the USAF's intent and identify other potentially qualified sources. Responses from interested vendors are due April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The vendor shall provide all labor, materials, engineering, programming, and commissioning to furnish and install a centralized, air-gapped alarm notification system. This system is designed to transmit Major Issue alarms via analog telephone dial-out, without reliance on internet connectivity, for Siemens manufactured cooling systems, hydraulics, and power.
Control hardware needed within the alarm cabinet includes:
- One (1) Siemens PXC-series controller
- Relay expansion modules for forty-eight (48) alarm inputs
- One (1) 24VDC power supply
- Six (6) auto-dialer devices (8 inputs per device)
- UPS battery backup system
- Internal wire management and labeling
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Intent to Award Sole Source (Firm-Fixed Price)
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1
- NAICS: 561621; Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), Size Standard: $25M
- Period of Performance: 30 Days ARO
- Response Due: April 10, 2026
- Published: March 25, 2026
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
Justification for Sole Source
The justification highlights the need for a system ancillary to the existing Siemens TSECMS, citing the proprietary nature of Siemens' equipment and software. It notes the lack of re-sellers and the significant cost and time implications of changing the current architecture, making Siemens the only responsible source.
Submission Requirements
Vendors who believe they can meet the requirements should submit a complete technical package providing clear and convincing evidence of their capability. Responses should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (e.g., Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information). All information must be in writing and sufficiently detailed for government evaluation.
Ombudsman Information
An Ombudsman has been appointed to facilitate resolution of concerns. Contact the Contracting Officer first. The AFTC Ombudsman contact is: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander, 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone: (661) 277-2810, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.
Contact Information
Responses should be submitted via email to Contract Specialist jamil.minosa.2@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer falilou.diouck@us.af.mil.