Gimbal
ID: FA860126Q0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (6650)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c37c736095074546a8fb5cda645f26ee/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), is seeking quotes for a Quickset Gimbal system to be delivered and installed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516, with the objective of acquiring a system that stabilizes and controls a collection of hyperspectral, multispectral, and high-speed remote sensing instruments, which are vital for educational purposes in Optical Engineering and Applied Physics courses. The selected vendor must meet specific technical requirements, including a minimum payload capacity of 1200 lbs and an IP67 environmental rating, with a contract period of performance of six weeks post-award. Quotes are due by December 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, and interested parties should direct inquiries to Bryson Pennie and Linh Jameson via email before December 16, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bryson pennie
    Bryson.pennie@us.af.mil
    Linh Jameson
    linh.jameson@us.af.mil
    Files
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    8. SOW_Quickset Gimbal_Rev 1_9 Oct 2025.pdf
    The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) seeks to purchase a Quickset Gimbal system to stabilize and precisely control its $9M collection of hyperspectral, multispectral, and high-speed remote sensing instruments. This system is crucial for supporting over a dozen courses in Optical Engineering and Applied Physics, facilitating practical application of learned skills, and aiding teaching activities in various AFIT Physics and Optical Engineering classes. The required gimbal system must meet specific technical requirements, including a minimum payload capacity of 1200 lbs, active stabilization for disturbances of 0.25Hz, and an IP67 environmental rating. The vendor must deliver and install the system within six weeks of contract award at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, with 100% payment upon completion and a two-year warranty.
    Attachment 1- Statment of work (SOW).pdf
    The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) seeks to purchase a Quickset Gimbal system to support its hyperspectral, multispectral, and high-speed remote sensing instruments, which are vital for classroom projects and student research in Optical Engineering and Applied Physics programs. The system must meet stringent requirements, including a minimum payload capacity of 1200 lbs, pan and tilt ranges of motion of ±200° and 180° respectively, precise speed control, and a repeatability of 0.05°. It also requires active stabilization for 0.25Hz disturbances, an IP67 environmental rating with an operating temperature range of -30°C to +55°C, and RS232/422/485 & Ethernet 10/100 Base-T communication interfaces supporting Quickset PTZ Protocol. The vendor is responsible for delivery, installation, and on-site coordination at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, within six weeks of contract award. A two-year warranty is required, and payment will be 100% upon completion, processed via Wide Area Work Flow on a net 30 basis.
    Attachment 2 - Instructions for Sources Sought.docx
    This 'SOURCES SOUGHT – Gimbal' document is a request for information from potential contractors regarding their capabilities and business details for a potential Air Force acquisition. It seeks comprehensive company information including ownership, socio-economic status, CAGE Code, and warranty details. For small businesses, it specifically asks for plans to meet FAR clause 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting) if the acquisition is set aside. For all respondents, it requests feedback on areas suitable for small business subcontracting if not a set-aside. Additionally, it requires a capability survey covering manufacturing location, facility capabilities, staff, past project experience, any product/service limitations, and commerciality information, including market prices and terms for government versus commercial sales. The overall purpose is to gather data to inform the Air Force's acquisition strategy for the Gimbal requirement.
    Solicitation - FA860126Q0001.pdf
    The AFLCMC/PZI Installation Contracting Support at Wright Patterson AFB, OH, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (FA860126Q0001) for a Quickset Gimbal. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 334516, seeking a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Quotes are due by December 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, and must be submitted electronically to Bryson Pennie (Bryson.pennie@us.af.mil) and Linh Jameson (linh.jameson@us.af.mil). Questions regarding the solicitation will be accepted until December 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, and quotes must conform to the Statement of Work and include all representations and certifications. The period of performance is 6 weeks after contract award.
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    Quickset Gimbal
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    Gimbal
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