PXI System Upgrade

Sole Source Justification

This document is a Sole Source Justification for the procurement of brand name National Instruments PXI chassis, modules, and associated cables for the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) Test and Evaluation Modeling and Simulation (TEMS) program. Specifically, it supports a 1 PXI System Upgrade for the 445th Test Squadron (TS)/EWJN.

• Brand name National Instruments PXI chassis, modules, and associated cables.

• Includes "Basic Assembly Service" which is a proprietary service offered by National Instruments.

• Specific components listed include Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Cables, PXIe chassis (18-Slot and 9-slot), MXI-Express modules, various PXIe modules (e.g., digital I/O, relay module, analog inputs/outputs), and AC power cords.

• The justification is for simplified procedures for certain commercial items.

• Funding level is between $750K and $15M.

• Authority cited: DAFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3572 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) and DAFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3403 (Special Emergency Procurement Authority).

• Not applicable to this document type (justification).

• This is a brand name requirement, and the contractor must be on an authorized re-seller list.

• Market research confirmed National Instruments is the sole manufacturer of the proprietary hardware and software, ensuring compatibility and interoperability.

• Award to any other source would result in substantial duplication of costs (re-engineering, software redevelopment, system re-validation) and unacceptable delays.

• The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

• No other sources expressed written interest in providing the specific PXI System equipment or an equivalent product meeting the critical requirements.

• Future acquisitions may involve competition among authorized re-sellers of National Instruments equipment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (FA930226Q0023) for the procurement of commercial products and services, specifically a "PXI System Upgrade." The solicitation details the requirements, terms, and conditions for potential offerors.

• The core requirement is a "PXI System Upgrade."

• Specific items listed include various PXI modules, chassis, cables, and power cords, detailed under "Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs" (Item 0001 and 0002).

• Product Service Code: 7B21

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for both supplies and shipping.

• The solicitation is for commercial products and commercial services.

• The document incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to terms and conditions for commercial products and services (FAR 52.212-4).

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated, such as those related to electronic submission of payment requests and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions.

• Offer Due Date: 30 March 2026, 12:00 PM.

• The solicitation includes instructions for offerors, submission requirements, and evaluation factors (though specific evaluation factors are not detailed in the provided pages).

• Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted electronically via WAWF.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business, specifically 100% for Small Business Unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 334118 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing)

• Size Standard: 1000 employees.

• The document includes standard contract forms (SF 1449) and various FAR and DFARS clauses.

• Inspection and Acceptance locations are specified as Destination at Edwards AFB, CA.

• Delivery is scheduled with an ordering period from 03 Apr 2026 to 04 May 2026, with a 30 Calendar Day lead time for performance completion.