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Tactical Data Links Studio Software License for Edwards AFB
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This acquisition is a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order for the Tactical Data Links Studio (TDLS) Software License, intended exclusively for award to Aeronix, Inc., the sole provider of proprietary software capable of interfacing with legacy telemetry and testing platforms at Edwards Air Force Base. The software is an integrated environment used for comprehensive testing, simulation, validation, and real-time analysis of military tactical data link communications, with the sole deliverable being one unit of TDLS, part number AE404226-001, under Product Service Code 7A20. The requirement is authorized under FAR 6.302-1, as market research confirms no other source can provide the necessary fit, form, and function for Edwards AFB’s existing systems. Although formally issued as a Request for Quote under the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulations Overhaul 2026-1, all responses must comply with FAR 52.212-1 and include mandatory contractor information such as SAM UEI, TIN, CAGE code, payment terms, point of contact, warranty, and expiration date of the offer. Delivery is required FOB destination to Edwards AFB, California, with a lead time of 30 days after award and a firm delivery deadline of June 18, 2026. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 541519 with a size standard of $34,000,000 and is unrestricted, with no set-aside provisions. All offers must be submitted via email to Terence Vickers no later than June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM PDT, with file sizes not exceeding 10 MB. Late submissions will not be accepted, and oral offers are prohibited. The government reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary, but intends to award without them, making the initial submission critical. Payment will be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow system using DoDAAC F03000 and must be supported by a current SAM registration. The contract incorporates clauses requiring compliance with Buy American provisions, security prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, whistleblower protections, ethical conduct, and restrictions on hexavalent chromium, while also mandating electronic submissions for payment and receiving reports in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003. The system handles Controlled Unclassified Information, and offerors must affirm their status on SAM regarding de
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Edwards, CA, 93524, USASet-Aside
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This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the acquisition of Tactical Data Links Studio (TDLS) Software License. - this software provides an integrated software environment for ccomprehensive testing, simulation, validation, and real-time analysis of military tactical data link (TDL) communications Please see attached solicitation documents for further details.
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation. A quotation is being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
- Solicitation Number: FA930226Q0059 **Please provide the full solicitation number on all packages**
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: The Air Force Test Center (AFTC/PZZF) at Edwards AFB intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Aeronix, Inc. (CAGE: IEW38) under the authority of 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." Market research has determined that only the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Aeronix, possesses the proprietary software to span the critical telemetry and testing platforms with the legacy equipment at Edwards AFB.
While this is a sole-source requirement, any responsible source who believes they can meet all the requirements described in this synopsis may submit, in writing, a complete quote and technical capability statement for consideration. Offerors are required to submit with their quote enough information for the Government to evaluate the requirements detailed in this combined synopsis/solicitation. Offerors shall submit quotes via email; please note the maximum file size is 10MB. Emails over this file size will not be received. Submit only written offers; oral offers will not be accepted.
This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
1. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulations Overhaul (RFO) 2026-1, R-DFARS Change 03/09/2026, and Class Deviation 2026-O0015.
2. THIS REQUIREMENT WILL BE: Sole Source to a Large Business (Instron). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number for this acquisition is 541519 with a size standard of $34,000,000.00.
3. Delivery: Period of Performance / Lead time will be 30 Days ARO. FOB Destination to Edwards AFB, CA 93524.The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEV 2026-O0038), applies to this acquisition. Provisions and clauses can be viewed via internet at Acquisition.gov, https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.
Offerors shall prepare their quotations in accordance with 52.212-1. In addition, the following information shall be included:
PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTOR INFORMATION WITHIN YOUR QUOTE:
•SAM UEI:
•TIN Number:
•CAGE Code:
•Contractor Name:
•Payment Terms (NET 30) or Discount:
•Point of Contact Name and Phone Number:
•Email address:
•Warranty:
•Date Offer Expires:
•FOB Destination: Edwards AFB, CA 93524Estimated Delivery Lead Time:
1. Basis for Award: Because this is a sole-source acquisition, the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, is not applicable. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this RFQ to Instron upon a determination by the Contracting Officer that the proposed price is fair and reasonable.
2. Offerors shall include complete copies of all applicable provisions. Offers will be considered incomplete if these are not included with the quote. The Offeror shall ensure their annual representations and certifications are current on the System for Award Management (SAM) website at https://www.sam.gov.
3. The clause at 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEV 2026-O0038), applies to this acquisition.
4. Additional Contract Requirement or Terms and Conditions: Please find the complete list of applicable provisions and clauses in the attached solicitation document. Pursuant to new RFO procedures, 52.212-5 is no longer utilized, and all applicable statutory and executive order clauses have been explicitly incorporated by reference or full text in the attachment.
5. Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS): N/AQuote Submission Information: It is the government’s intent to award without discussions. Therefore, the initial quote should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer (CO) determines that discussions are necessary.
Offers are due on 12 June 2026 at 2:00 PM, Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
Offers must be sent via email to:
Primary Contact: Terence Vickers. Terence.vickers@us.af.mil, 661-277-2232; and Secondary Point of Contact: Ms. Christina Day, christina.day.6@us.af.mil.
NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
For additional information regarding this solicitation contact:
QUESTION PERIOD: As this is a sole-source requirement to the OEM, a formal question period for the general public is not established. Instron may submit any questions directly to the buyer via email at josiah.broadway@us.af.mil. Phone inquiries are not available currently. All questions and answers will be posted to this RFQ if deemed necessary.
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