VDATS: North Atlantic Industries Hardware
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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, specifically the 581st Software Engineering Squadron (581 SWES), is conducting market research through this Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources capable of providing North Atlantic Industries Hardware for their Versatile Diagnostic Automated Test Station (VDATS). This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due March 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This RFI seeks information from interested vendors regarding their capabilities to provide North Atlantic Industries Hardware, as defined by the Equipment List (EL), to support the VDATS program. The government anticipates a firm-fixed price contract for this effort. Key areas of interest for responses include:
- Company Profile: General experience with military Automatic Test Stations (ATS) software and hardware, similar products offered to the Government, and business size/type (e.g., small, woman-owned, veteran-owned) under NAICS code 334515.
- Capability: Confirmation of authorization as a reseller of North Atlantic Industries Hardware.
- Proposed Approach: Recommendations on the NAICS code, an outline and schedule (lead time), potential subcontracting percentages, and a total cost estimate.
- Additional Comments: Any questions or comments regarding this effort.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 4, 2026, by 9:00 PM ET
- Published: February 18, 2026
- Place of Performance: Warner Robins, GA 31098, United States
Evaluation
Responses will be used for information and planning purposes to conduct market research. This RFI does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award.
Additional Notes
Interested vendors must request documents, including the Equipment List, from the Contracting Officer, Valerie Evans (valerie.evans.1@us.af.mil), or Contract Specialist, Jonathon VanBrunt (jonathon.vanbrunt@us.af.mil). Documents will only be distributed to SAM.gov registered DOD contractors.