Award Notice for Pinpoint Maintenance Service
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Department of the Air Force has issued an Award Notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Astronics Test Systems, INC. for Pinpoint Maintenance Service at Ellsworth AFB, SD.
Scope of Work
This contract covers comprehensive maintenance and support for two (2) Astronics, Pinpoint II PCB Test Systems (P/N: P2R-14, serial numbers DIAG/55347 and DIAG/579) located at Ellsworth AFB.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source, Firm-Fixed-Price
- Intended Awardee: Astronics Test Systems, INC., 12700 Ingenuity Dr., Orlando, FL 32826-2752
- Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, specifically FAR 12.102(a) for restricting competition when only one source is available for acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.
- Published: February 24, 2026
Justification
The 28th Contracting Squadron has determined that Astronics Test Systems, Inc. is the only source capable of providing the required services. This is due to their status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and their exclusive possession of the proprietary data, software, and certified parts essential for maintaining these specific Pinpoint systems.
Disclaimer
This special notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes. The Government is not obligated to award a contract as a result of this notice, and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response.