Vibration Test System
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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 (DAF), specifically AFLCMC/PZIO at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, is soliciting proposals for a Vibration Test System for the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). This Unrestricted opportunity, issued as an RFQ (FA8601-26-Q-0012), seeks a firm-fixed-price contract for a system to support environmental testing of spacecraft components and aeronautical research. Proposals are due March 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The required Vibration Test System includes a slip table, shaker, and control/data collection electronics. Key specifications detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) include:
- Physical Constraints: All components must fit through a 60-inch wide, 78-inch tall doorway.
- Slip Table: Minimum 30x30 inches with a 4-inch center bolt pattern.
- Shaker Head: Capable of horizontal and vertical use, with a minimum load capacity of 29 kN (6,540 lbf) and a frequency response range of 20Hz to 2,000Hz.
- Control System: Must include NIST calibration, programmable sine sweep, track and dwell, random vibration, and shock test profiles, with software for minimizing estimation errors and digital drive signals.
- Data Collection System: Requires NIST calibration, a minimum of 8 accelerometer input channels (expandable to 16), and software for minimizing estimation errors in PSD plots.
- Services: On-site setup, installation, and training for a minimum of two AFIT/ENY technicians are required. Products must be manufactured in a qualifying country per DFARS 225.872.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Period of Performance: Delivery is required 12 weeks after the date of award.
- Place of Performance: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Delivery destination is AFIT/ENY, 2950 Hobson Way, WPAFB OH 45433.
Evaluation and Submission
- Basis for Award: Award will be made to the lowest-priced Offeror who submits a proposal that conforms to requirements, receives an "Acceptable" rating on the Technical Capability evaluation factor, and has a fair and reasonable total evaluated price.
- Proposal Requirements: Proposals must include company information (name, address, SAM Unique ID, Cage Code, TIN), point of contact, proposal number and date, validity timeframe, total price (Net 30), shipping (FOB Destination), and completed Representations and Certifications. A complete description of items offered and technical manuals/literature are also required.
- Submission Instructions: Proposals must be submitted electronically to both Dametria Walder (dametria.walder@us.af.mil) and Claire Hess (claire.hess@us.af.mil) by March 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT. The subject line must be "FA8601-26-Q-0012, Vibration Test System." The entire proposal must be in a single email, not exceeding 5MB, and only include .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx attachments.
- Important: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and utilize Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for electronic payment requests.
Additional Notes
A Single Source Justification indicates that Brand Name ETS Solutions is considered the sole manufacturer capable of meeting specific technical requirements, including proprietary iDOF software and high accuracy for Power Spectral Density (PSD) testing, and aligns with existing infrastructure at WPAFB.