Wind Tunnel Balance
ID: FA860126Q0004Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8601 AFLCMC PZIOWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-5344, USA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (6636)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bdd5a0eb8c57448eba4f88f8bb7ce4b4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking quotes for a Wind Tunnel Balance under solicitation FA860126Q0004, which is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The procurement aims to acquire a six-component wind tunnel balance with precise specifications for use in the supersonic wind tunnel at the Air Force Institute of Technology, including requirements for force and moment measurements, a protective travel case, and an electronic data acquisition interface. This equipment is critical for conducting aerodynamic testing and research, ensuring accurate data collection for various aerospace applications. Quotes are due by December 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, and interested parties must submit their proposals electronically while adhering to specific formatting guidelines. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Linh Jameson at linh.jameson@us.af.mil or Jessica Stamper at jessica.stamper.2@us.af.mil before the question deadline of December 2, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Linh Jameson
    linh.jameson@us.af.mil
    Jessica Stamper
    jessica.stamper.2@us.af.mil
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    Atach 1 - SOW.pdf
    The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) requires a six-component wind tunnel balance with a 0.50-inch diameter for its supersonic wind tunnel. The balance must meet specific technical requirements, including an outer diameter of 0.495-0.505 inches, a length of 3-7 inches, and precise force and moment measurements (e.g., ± 50-80 lbf in pitch). It must be a moment-style 6-component balance with accompanying documentation such as Static Calibration Matrix, Stress Analysis, and detailed engineering design drawings. A protective travel case, an electronic data acquisition system interface unit, and a 25-ft power cable are also required. All products must be manufactured in a qualifying country as per DFARS 225.872. Delivery is required within six months of the award to AFIT/ENY at Wright Patterson AFB, OH, with specific delivery procedures for commercial vehicles, including inspection at the Commercial Vehicle Delivery Gate (CVDG) and escort requirements for contractors. The product must come with a one-year warranty. Invoices must be submitted via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) upon final inspection and acceptance.
    Atach 2 - Solicitation.pdf
    The AFLCMC/PZI Installation Contracting Support at Wright-Patterson AFB is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) FA860126Q0004 for a Wind Tunnel Balance. This 100% Small Business Set-Aside seeks a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for commercial services, with quotes due by December 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The award will go to the responsible offeror providing the best value, conforming to the Statement of Work, and offering a fair and reasonable price. Delivery is required within six months of the contract award. Questions are accepted until December 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit electronic quotes via email, adhering to strict size and format requirements, including the subject line “Wind Tunnel Balance – FA860126Q0004.” The solicitation includes various FAR and DFARS clauses, emphasizing electronic payment via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and item unique identification. Attachments include the Solicitation and Statement of Work.
    Q and A_01 December 2025-signed1.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force's Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate issued a response to inquiries regarding Solicitation FA8601-26-Q-0004. The document addresses two key questions from potential offerors. The first inquiry clarified the requirement for a Data Acquisition Interface, with the Air Force specifying a preference for a balance without a termination connector and requesting 7-8 feet of external wire for local connections to existing equipment. The second question concerned the inclusion of representations and certifications in proposals. The Air Force clarified that offerors must complete and include page 3 of the solicitation, along with specific provisions and clauses starting on page 22 (52.209-11, 52.212-3, 52.212-3 Alt I), or submit a previously completed copy of these clauses if available. This document is crucial for offerors to ensure compliance and accurate proposal submission for the solicitation.
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