Torque Calibration System Upgrade 250-2000 lbf-ft

This contract, identified by solicitation number FA226326Q0004, is a sole-source indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) award under FAR 6.103 for the upgrade of a Torque Calibration System capable of handling torque transducers in the range of 250–2000 lbf-ft. The work is performed for the Air Force Measurement and Calibration Laboratory (AFMETCAL) located in Heath, Ohio, with deliveries directed to multiple Air Force base locations nationwide. The base period includes the delivery of one initial production unit along with supporting documentation and a two-year OEM warranty, followed by an option period extending through September 30, 2030, with a maximum authorized quantity of 42 additional production units distributed across fiscal years FY26 through FY30. Each production unit must include corresponding documentation and warranty, scaling in direct proportion to the number of units delivered. The contract is firm-fixed-price for each delivery order, though actual pricing details are not provided, leaving the total estimated contract value unspecified. All deliverables must comply with stringent military standards for identification and traceability, including MIL-STD-130 for Unique Item Identification using two-dimensional Data Matrix codes containing enterprise identifiers and serial numbers, and MIL-STD-129 for shipping and package labeling. The system’s core performance requirement is torque measurement accuracy within ±0.5% of reading across its entire range, with compatibility specified for the CDI TFC2000-0-03 digital indicator. Acceptance occurs at the destination PMEL sites, with final approval and invoice submission contingent on successful inspection and documentation through WAWF. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses governing subcontractor controls, anti-gratuities, information security, counterfeit part avoidance, Buy American provisions, and prohibitions on procurement from designated jurisdictions. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DoD SAFE in two volumes with a strict 50-page limit on the technical proposal and adhere to specific formatting and file type requirements, with evaluation based solely on technical acceptability and price, though no weights or evaluation thresholds are assigned. The contracting officer, Christine Patterson, serves as the primary point of contact for all administrative, inspection, and payment functions.