Gantner DAQ System Upgrade
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Gantner DAQ System Upgrade for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RQVV) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, specifically justified as a sole source to Gantner Instruments, Inc. due to unique technical capabilities and compatibility with existing government equipment. The upgrade is critical for structural validation testing of aerospace components. Responses are due April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide specific Gantner Data Acquisition (DAQ) System hardware to upgrade and expand the existing system. This includes:
- Various Q.raxx XL modules (Bridge, Voltage Measurement, Thermocouple, Digital Input)
- 19-inch Rack Units
- Industrial Controllers (Q.raxx x Station T SSD-1TB, Q.core 201 3HU)
- Serial Cables (Q.raxx UART, Q.Series-X UART DBBender, Q.Series-X Slimline UART CON)
- Current Shunt Blocks (Q.bloxx Terminal SR A103/A108)
- Serial Buss Terminating Resistors (Q.term-X SL BA 50Ohm)
- Blank Panels (Q.raxx cover plate)
- Configuration Software Dongles (GI.bench)
This upgrade supports advanced data streams for monitoring temperature, load, displacement, and strain in structural validation testing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Estimated Value: $714,255.00 (no options)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Funding: FY2026 RDT&E funds
- Estimated Delivery: July 24, 2026
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: March 13, 2026
Evaluation & Justification
This effort will be solicited as a combined synopsis/solicitation in accordance with FAR 13.105(b). The justification for other than full and open competition cites 10 U.S.C. 3572 and FAR 12.201-1, identifying Gantner Instruments, Inc. as the sole capable vendor. Market research confirmed their unique technical capabilities and essential compatibility with existing government equipment at the Full Scale Structural Testing Facility (FSSTF). Price analysis will be conducted to ensure fairness and reasonableness.
Additional Notes
This is a new Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A) document. The agency will continue to survey the open market for potential new products or manufacturers for future acquisitions.