Keysight VDAT Kits
Overview
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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, specifically the 402nd Software Engineering Group at Robins AFB, GA, has issued a Pre-Solicitation notice for the procurement of Keysight VDAT Kits and associated components. The Government intends to issue a sole-source solicitation to Keysight Technologies, Inc. under the authority of RFO 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. This is due to Keysight's status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and their unique technical capabilities and proprietary data rights. The formal solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about June 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for Keysight items, which may include Modular Power Meters, P-Series, Keysight Care Support, or specific VDATS-related components. These items are essential to support the Versatile Diagnostic Automatic Test Station (VDATS) and its associated test equipment. Only Keysight can provide OEM-certified hardware and support that meets the necessary system compatibility, calibration, and sustainment requirements for the VDATS system.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation (Sole-Source)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Anticipated Contract Vehicle: Requirement Contract or stand-alone purchase
- Set-Aside: None (Sole-Source)
- NAICS Code: 334515 (Electronic Instrument Manufacturing)
- PSC: 4920 (Aircraft Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Robins AFB, GA 31098
- Authority: RFO 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. A Sole Source Justification (SSJ) will be posted with the solicitation or after award.
Timeline & Contacts
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about June 23, 2026
- Published Date: June 8, 2026
- Contracting Officer: Valerie Evans (valerie.evans.1@us.af.mil)
- Contracting Specialist: Adriana Lytle (adriana.lytle@us.af.mil)
- Office: AFSC/PK, 480 Richard Ray Blvd, Suite 202E RAFB, GA 31098 PZIMB