B1 LOA Range Array Test Set (RATS) UPGRADE

SOL #: FA812526Q0035Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA8125 AFSC PZIMA

TINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, United States

Place of Performance

S Coffeyville, OK

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

PSC

Electrical And Electronic Properties Measuring And Testing Instruments (6625)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dfa8691a51ed486db806f84a1977de51/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 27, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 3, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 24, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 Solicitation for the B1 LOA Range Array Test Set (RATS) UPGRADE. This requirement is explicitly stated as sole-source to NSI-MI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. due to proprietary software and interoperability needs. The upgrade involves modernizing the Radio Frequency (RF) equipment for testing B-1 Low Observable Antennas (LOA) at Tinker AFB, OK. Despite the sole-source justification, the solicitation is designated as UNRESTRICTED. Offers are due by March 24, 2026, at 01:00 PM Local Time.

Scope of Work

The project requires a "turnkey" B1 LOA Range RF Upgrade, including procurement, delivery, installation, and training. Key deliverables include:

New MI-3001 Workstation with Windows 11 and latest software.
Specific RF components: ELE-VFA-S11 receiver, ELE-SRC-DS-0.01-20 Transmit Source, four ELE-MIX-1-26.5 Mixers, adapter cables, and modifications to four RF plates/assemblies.
Replacement of 2-Port and 4-Port MUX units.
Replacement of existing Windows Surface Tablet for positioner control.
Program management and engineering services, including a telephonic kick-off meeting and one design review.
Factory integration and test, followed by on-site installation, test, acceptance, and training at Tinker AFB, OK.
One week of on-site support for Northrop Grumman (labor and travel) and 3-day remote support.
A minimum 365-day warranty for equipment and workmanship.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
Period of Performance: 12 Months from the date of award receipt for specified items.
Product Service Code (PSC): 6625 (Electrical And Electronic Properties Measuring And Testing Instruments)
NAICS Code: 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals)
Size Standard: 750 employees
Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK.

Submission & Evaluation

Offer Due Date: March 24, 2026, 01:00 PM Local Time.
Evaluation Factors: Technical (meeting requirements) and Price (completeness, reasonableness, realism, and unbalanced pricing).
Registration: Vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive an award.

Special Notes & Eligibility

Sole-Source Justification: The requirement is justified as sole-source to Ametek NSI-MI due to proprietary software (MI-710-C, MI-3000) and their role as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with unique knowledge of the system. Market research confirmed NSI-MI as the only source.
Export-Controlled Documents: Access to certain documents requires active registration on the Joint Certification Program (JCP) website and a current DD Form 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement).
Contact: Tran Tran, PCO, at Tran.Tran.1@us.af.mil.