"DRAFT" Request for Proposal for Versatile Depot Automatic Test Station (VDATS)

The contract pertains to a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Versatile Depot Automatic Test Station (VDATS), identified by solicitation number FA8535-09-R-0001, with a posting date of August 18, 2009. This solicitation is a total small business set-aside under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.5, targeting firms classified under NAICS code 334515, which generally covers instruments and related products manufacturing for measuring, testing, and navigation. The document is issued as a presolicitation, indicating that the procurement process is in its early stages, and it includes additional questions and answers to help clarify the draft RFP. The contracting officer responsible for this procurement is Deborah A. Simmons, while Linda F. Ralston serves as the industry point of contact. Both can be reached through their respective Robins Air Force Base email addresses and phone numbers. The contract does not specify detailed location information for the office address or place of performance, suggesting that these details might be provided later in the procurement process. Interested small businesses seeking to participate can view and interact with the opportunity through the designated online portal.