Integrated PXIe Aircraft Data Simulation System for the F-35 FTI (Flight Test Instrumentation) Airborne Data Recorder (FADR), Enhanced Data Acquisition Recording and Telemetry (eDART), and Next-Gen Data Acquisition Recording & Telemetry (NG-DART) systems

This is a synopsis of contract action (SOCA); this is not a solicitation for a Request for Proposal, Invitation to Bid, or a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZD will take procurement action in the matter. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this SOCA or any follow-up information requests. The purpose of this SOCA is to notify industry of the USAF’s intent of contract action and possibly gain knowledge of other potentially qualified sources and their size classifications (small business, large business, etc.) please do not request a copy of solicitation, as one does not exist.

The AFTC Contracting Directorate (AFTC/PZZD), Edwards AFB intends to issue a sole source, Firm- Fixed Price Contract under the authority of 10 United States Code (USC) 2302(b), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and AFFARS 5313.501 to Teradyne, Inc. DBA Avionics Interface Technologies, 14769 California Street Omaha, NE 68154-1952. The applicable NAICS is 334511 with a size standard of 1,250 employees.

The following is a brief description of the acquisition requirements:

Integrated PXIe Aircraft Data Simulation System (1 each) – to support the F-35 FTI (Flight Test Instrumentation) Airborne Data Recorder (FADR), Enhanced Data Acquisition Recording and Telemetry (eDART), and Next-Generation Data Acquisition Recording and Telemetry (NG-DART) systems at Edwards AFB, CA.

This product will further support the F-35’s Tech Refresh 3 (TR-3) instrumentation system's troubleshooting, testing, and verification of the FADR unit, eDART, and NG-DART pods. This simulator package will be used to simulate 2Gbit/s Fiber Channel, 10Gbit/s Ethernet, and Mil1394 signals. This simulator package must meet all of LM's required specifications for interfacing with aircraft buses as well as generating simulated aircraft bus data.

There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement. In addition, the response should include verification of the Offeror’s Representation and Certifications—Commercial Items in accordance to FAR 52.212-3. If the offer does not have a copy of this provision, go to http://www.sam.gov/ to load required information. Any response received without completing this registration will be considered noncompliant. Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e. Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR part 12.

All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government representative to evaluate and determine if it can meet the requirement. Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 4:00p.m., Pacific Standard Time, 12 Apr 2023.  Responses should be submitted to: Contracting Specialist Terence Vickerss, (661) 277-2232, E-mail: terence.vickers@us.af.mil Contracting Officer Christina Day, E-mail: christina.day.6@us.af.mil, (AFTC/PZZD), Directorate of Contracting, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524. Telephone requests to be placed on a mailing list will not be honored. Facsimile responses are acceptable and must be received on or before the closing date.