Pressure Transducers for Minuteman III
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 (AFSC PZACA) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Kulite Semiconductor Products, Inc. for Pressure Transducers for Minuteman III. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing Kulite as the only responsible source. Capability statements from other interested parties are due by April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes:
- Line Item 0001: First Article Pressure Transducer, PN TD100611-15 (Qty 1)
- Line Item 0002: Production Pressure Transducers, PN TD100611-15 (Qty 7)
- Line Item 0003: FA Test Inspection Report (CDRLs: A001, A002) (Qty 1)
- Line Item 0004: First Article Pressure Transducer, PN TD100611-14 (Qty 1)
- Line Item 0005: Production Pressure Transducers, PN TD100611-14 (Qty 3)
- Line Item 0006: Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CDRL: A003) (Qty 1)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole-Source, Firm-Fixed-Price
- Intended Awardee: Kulite Semiconductor Products, Inc.
- Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source"
- Set-Aside: Although listed as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, this notice explicitly states the intent to award to a single source.
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, 21:00 UTC
- Published: March 17, 2026
Key Details
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. Market research indicates Kulite Semiconductor Products, Inc. is the only source possessing the unique capabilities and complete data to manufacture the required NSNs. Information received from other sources will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Action Items
Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement must submit a written capability statement with clear and convincing evidence of their qualifications and resources to the primary point of contact by the closing response date. No reimbursement for costs associated with providing a capability statement will be provided.
Contact
Primary: David Sanders (david.sanders.41@us.af.mil)