VIAVI Test Equipment

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding Solicitation FA8139-26-Q-0009 for VIAVI Test Equipment.

• Part Number: The part number P/N AVX-10K-FAMILY is not valid and was omitted. The OEM, Viavi, provided their quote with the correct part number.
• Incumbent: There is no current incumbent for this contract.
• Previous Awards: These specific parts have not been purchased previously.
• Past Vendors: Not applicable (N/A).

This Q&A clarifies part number usage and historical contract information, which may affect how vendors prepare their quotes or proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under FAR Part 13. The Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, intends to award a small business set-aside, firm-fixed-price contract for the acquisition of specific VIAVI Test Equipment.

The solicitation requires the following VIAVI Test Equipment:

• Military Flight Line Test Set Kit - MIL (P/N: AVX-10K-MIL)
• Flight Line Test Set Configurator (P/N: AVX-10K-FAMILY)
• Coupler Kit UC-584S (P/N: AC10K-UC-584S)
• AC/DC Fuel Quantity Test Set (P/N: PSD90-3)
• PSDAF-KC135 Interface Unit FQIS (P/N: 57993)
• ALT-8000 Radio Altimeter Test Set (P/N: 87340)

Each item is listed with a quantity of 1 and a period of performance of 4 weeks ARO (After Receipt of Order).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price

• Period of Performance: 4 weeks ARO for each item.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but it is a small business set-aside.

• Quotations are due by February 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.

• Emailed quotations are preferred.

• Award will be based on the lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable offers.

• Vendors must be authorized to perform repairs on the proprietary equipment to be considered for award.

• Evaluation will be conducted under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).

• Price is the sole evaluated factor.

• This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside.

• Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

• Vendors must "wet" sign and date page 2 of the solicitation and provide vendor information, delivery, and pricing.

• A company quotation sheet documenting that the quoted item meets specifications is required.

• Packaging and marking instructions are provided, including "NOT FOR OUTSIDE STORAGE" on exterior containers.

• Inspection and Acceptance will occur at Tinker AFB, OK.

• Deliveries are to Building 9001, Tinker AFB, OK.

• Payment will be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity / Brand-Name Restriction

This document justifies the use of a brand-name restriction for the procurement of specific VIAVI Solutions test equipment. The justification is based on the unique and highly specialized nature of the required supplies, as only one manufacturer is deemed capable of providing them at the necessary quality level.

The procurement includes the following VIAVI Solutions part numbers:

• AVX-10K-MIL: Military Flight Line Test Set Kit- MIL (QTY: 1)

• AVX-10K-FAMILY: Flight Line Test Set Configurator (QTY: 1)

• AC10K-UC-584S: Coupler Kit UC-584S (QTY: 1)

• PSD90-3: PSD90-3 AC/DC Fuel Quantity Test Set (QTY: 1)

• 57993: PSDAF-KC135 Interface Unit FQIS (QTY: 1)

• 87340: ALT-8000 Radio Altimeter Test Set (QTY: 1)

• Contracting Activity: AFMC AFSC OL:T/PZIMB, United States Air Force, AFSC/PZIEB.

• Purchase Request/Local ID Number: Alexsys 15046.

• Program Name: AFSC 72 ABW/555 SWES.

• Shipping is 4 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Delivery Location: 555 SWES, Attn: Phil Paxton, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma City, OK 73145.

This document is a justification for a brand-name restriction, not a solicitation. It details the rationale for limiting the procurement to VIAVI Solutions due to the unique nature of the equipment required for the 555th Software Engineering Squadron's (SWES) Software Integration Lab (SIL).

This justification is for a brand-name restriction, implying no set-aside is applicable. Efforts to find the parts through ESI, GSA, SEWP, and GSA Advantage yielded no results. An RFI posted to GSA and SEWP also received no quotes.

The justification cites FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) for the exception to fair opportunity. The equipment is needed to build a Software Integration Lab (SIL) for training on Line-Replaceable Units (LRU) for the KC135 aircraft. The government will continue to search for commercial market alternatives for future acquisitions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Equipment List," provides a detailed list of specific equipment required for an acquisition. It serves as an attachment to a SAM.gov opportunity record, likely to inform potential bidders about the necessary items.

• Alexsys #: 15046
• Acquisition Type: Supply
• Acquisition Schedule: Delivery not to exceed 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
• Shipping Information: Contact Phil Paxton at phillip.paxton@us.af.mil, 7532 Joint Star Drive, Bldg. 9001 Post B52, AFB, Oklahoma City, OK 73145.
• Line Items: A table detailing specific equipment, including:
  • Military Flight Line Test Set Kit - MIL (VIAVI Solutions, AVX-10K-MIL)
  • Flight Line Test Set Configurator (VIAVI Solutions, AVX-10K-FAMILY)
  • Coupler Kit UC-584S (VIAVI Solutions, AC10K-UC-584S)
  • PSD90-3 AC/DC Fuel Quantity Test Set (VIAVI Solutions, PSD90-3)
  • PSDAF-KC135 Interface Unit FQIS (VIAVI Solutions, 57993)
  • ALT-8000 Radio Altimeter Test Set (VIAVI Solutions, 87340) Each item is listed with a manufacturer, part number, quantity (1 each), and unit of measure.

This equipment list is crucial for bidders to understand the specific supplies or equipment being procured. It details the exact items, their manufacturers, and part numbers, which is essential for accurate pricing, sourcing, and proposal preparation. The delivery schedule and shipping information also provide key logistical context for potential respondents.