Test Stand, Lab View and Lab Windows/CVI/Instrumentation Hardware
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 Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst intends to procure TestStand, LabView, and LabWindows/CVI software along with instrumentation hardware on a sole source basis from National Instruments Corporation. This procurement supports PMA260's Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) operations and development environments. This is a presolicitation notice and not a request for competitive proposals. Responses to this notice are due by May 21, 2026, to determine if competition is possible.
Scope of Work
The required products, including suites of National Instruments software (TestStand, LabView, and LabWindows/CVI), are presently integrated into multiple ATE systems under life cycle support by PMA260. The procurement includes system software and test programs essential for Run Time Systems and ATE development.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source Notice of Intent)
- Vendor: National Instruments Corporation
- Authority: Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 21, 2026 (15 days after publication)
- Published: May 6, 2026
Evaluation
Responses received within fifteen (15) days of publication will be considered by the Government solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to open the requirement to competition is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
This notification is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation will be available for this procurement. Interested parties should note that National Instruments Corporation owns the proprietary software suite and is considered the only vendor capable of meeting the Government’s requirement.