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USAFA Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Internal Force Balance Calibration Body

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The U.S. Air Force Academy intends to award a sole source contract to Aerophysics Research Instruments, LLC, a small business located in Corona, California, for the procurement of a 100% compatible calibration body kit for the 0.75-inch Mk LVI Balance. This non-competitive action is authorized under RFO 12.102(a) because the company is the original equipment manufacturer and sole intellectual property owner of the balance, possessing the proprietary engineering drawings and tolerancing data essential to manufacture a kit that prevents catastrophic mechanical failure during high-load calibrations and ensures the validity of aerodynamic test data. Extensive searches through government supply sources confirmed no other vendors can provide this item. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 334519 with a size standard of 600 employees, and the procurement will follow simplified commercial procedures. The contract is anticipated to be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price contract by September 30, 2026, with performance occurring at the USAF Academy in Colorado. Only responses submitted electronically to Dawson Hopkinson and Melinda Lingley by 10:00 AM MDT on June 17, 2026, will be considered, and interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating why competition would benefit the government, though no formal solicitation will be issued. Contractors must maintain active SAM registration, and all communications must be in writing—oral discussions are prohibited. An ombudsman is available for unresolved concerns, but issues must first be addressed with the contracting officer. No contract value, delivery schedule, or detailed inspection criteria are specified in the notice.

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USAF awards sole source contract to Aerophysics Research Instruments for proprietary calibration kit.

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Department Of Defense → FA7000 10 Cons LgcView Agency

NAICS

334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device ManufacturingView NAICS

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USAF Academy, CO, 80840, USA

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source FA700026Q0054 for Internal Balance Calibration

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA7000 10 Cons Lgc
Contacts2 people available
OfficeUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA
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Office AddressUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA
Contacts
Dawson Hopkinson
Melinda Lingley

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The US Air Force Academy (USAFA) intends to award a sole source contract using simplified commercial procedures in accordance with RFO part 12 to:


Aerophysics Research Instruments, LLC


This is a small business located at:1869 Pomona RD STE A, Corona, California 92878-3289, United States



The authority for this non-competitive award is RFO 12.102(a), as the Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source to be available. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334519 and the PSC code is 6635. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is 600 employees.The Government has determined Aerophysics Research Instruments, LLC to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance and the only responsible source that will satisfy USAFA’s requirement because:



a) Aerophysics Research Instruments, LLC is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole intellectual property owner of the 0.75" Mk LVI Balance currently in use. They are the only source that possesses the proprietary engineering drawings and tolerancing data required to manufacture a 100% compatible calibration body kit. A compatible kit is required to prevent catastrophic mechanical failure during high-load calibrations and to ensure validity of aerodynamic testing data. A detailed search on gsaadvantage.gov and other government sources of supply provided no vendors identified that can provide this commodity.



Responses and questions shall be submitted to the points of contact Dawson Hopkinson at dawson.hopkinson@us.af.mil and Melinda Lingley, Contracting Officer at melinda.lingley@us.af.mil no later than 10:00 AM, MDT on 17 June 2026. Responses received after this will be considered late and will not be evaluated.

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