B1 LOA Range Array Test Set (RATS) UPGRADE
Overview
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Original Source
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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 is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract to NSI-MI Technologies, Inc. (AMETEK, Inc.). This acquisition is for the B1 LOA Range Array Test Set (RATS) RF Upgrade, including equipment, accessories, and training, to be delivered and installed as a "turnkey" project in S Coffeyville, OK. This is a sole-source action due to proprietary software and interoperability requirements.
Scope of Work
The 76 CMXG requires the purchase, delivery, and installation of one B1 LOA Range RF Upgrade. This includes upgrading the RF portions of the RATS equipment, a new MI-3001 Workstation with latest software (Windows 11), specific receivers (ELE-VFA-S11), transmit sources (ELE-SRC-DS-0.01-20), mixers (ELE-MIX-1-26.5), adapter cables, and modifications to RF plates. The project also covers program management, engineering services, remote kick-off, a design review, remote support for Northrop Grumman, factory integration and test, on-site installation, test, acceptance, and training. Additionally, it involves the replacement of 2-port and 4-port multiplexers. The equipment must be precision equipment for end-item testing per OEM and TO requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Sole-Source)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Commercial Acquisition
- NAICS: 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals)
- PSC: 6625 (Electrical And Electronic Properties Measuring And Testing Instruments)
- Published Date: February 27, 2026
- Response Date: March 3, 2026 (for this pre-solicitation notice; RFQ to be posted later)
Eligibility & Requirements
- Set-Aside: Sole-source to NSI-MI Technologies, Inc. (AMETEK, Inc.)
- Justification: NSI-MI Technologies, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the MI-710-C and MI-3000 software, holding proprietary rights essential for interoperability with existing systems. Market research confirmed them as the only source with the necessary proprietary data and historical knowledge.
- Export-Controlled Documents: This requirement involves export-controlled documents. Vendors must have an active registration on the Joint Certification Program (JCP) website and a current DD Form 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement) to gain access.
- System for Award Management (SAM): Required for any award.
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice; quotes will not be accepted until the Request for Quote (RFQ) is posted at a later date. The original RATS equipment was installed in 1990 and previously upgraded in 2016 by NSI-MI. Contact: Tran Tran, PCO (Tran.Tran.1@us.af.mil).