STC Laboratory Gyroscopes
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 (AFTC/PZZD) is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information (RFI) to identify industry capabilities for providing two three-degrees-of-freedom (3DOF) gyroscopes and associated hardware and licensing. This requirement is for the Space Test Course Laboratory at the USAF Test Pilot School (TPS) located at Edwards AFB, CA. Responses are due by March 04, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The Air Force seeks information on capabilities to provide:
- 2 x 3DOF Gyroscopes (specifically Manufacturer Part #: 822, Manufacturer: Quanser Consulting Inc)
- 2 x Volt Amplifiers (Manufacturer Part #: 845, Manufacturer: Quanser Consulting Inc)
- 2 x USB Data Acquisition Devices (Manufacturer Part #: 841, Manufacturer: Quanser Consulting Inc)
- 1 Year License (Manufacturer Part #: 971, Manufacturer: Quanser Consulting Inc)
All required items must be delivered no later than March 31, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Measuring, Medical, and Controlling Devices Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard.
- PSC Code: 6650 (Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components And Accessories)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage); small businesses are encouraged to state their size status.
- Response Due: March 04, 2026, by 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST)
- Published Date: February 25, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit capability statements detailing their ability to provide these items, including experience on similar government or commercial contracts. Submissions must include:
- Business size (Large or Small)
- CAGE Code/DUNS
- A list of similar contracts (program/project name, contract number, administering office, point of contact with current phone/email). Responses should be in Microsoft Word or compatible format, unclassified, not proprietary, and no more than 10 double-spaced pages.
Additional Notes
This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Invitation for Bid (IFB) and does not constitute a commitment to contract. Responses will inform the market research report and acquisition strategy development. Vendors are invited to provide input on contract type, clauses, and other acquisition aspects. SAM.gov registration is mandatory for any future contract. If sufficient capable sources are identified, a formal RFQ may be posted.
Submit responses via email to:
- Justin.Fobel@us.af.mil (Contract Specialist)
- Cole.staron@us.af.mil (Contracting Officer)