VDATS NSN: 6625-01-680-2186 P/N: 780143-01
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Warner Robins, GA is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for the Versatile Digital to Analog Test Station (VDATS) Test Controller, specifically NSN 6625-01-680-2186KV, Part Number 780143-01. The Government intends to award a sole-source contract to National Instruments for this item, citing them as the only known source with the necessary technical data and expertise. This procurement will be conducted using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1.
Scope of Work
This market research aims to identify firms capable of qualifying and producing the VDATS Test Controller. The item is a VXI MXI-Express Controller that links the system controller's Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus to the VME Extensions for Instrumentation (VXI) bus via a high-speed MXI-Express x1 bus. It is located in the system controller and facilitates communication with the VXI Chassis.
Impediment to Competition
The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for this item is National Instruments. The Government does not possess any data, drawings, schematics, or other releasable technical data for this requirement. Consequently, National Instruments is considered the sole source capable of producing these items while ensuring form-fit-function interface and system compatibility. The NSN/part cannot be broken into multiple sub-groups for bidding.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Intent to Sole-Source
- Agency: DLA Aviation at Warner Robins, GA
- Intended Awardee: National Instruments
- Procurement Basis: Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Market Research)
- Response Due: February 20, 2026
- Published: February 6, 2026
Additional Notes
This is an informational synopsis and not a request for proposal or a commitment by the Government. Responses are voluntary and will be used for market research purposes only. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements should respond to Meagan Peacock Edge.