Legacy System Expansion – LabVIEW-Compatible Test Stands

This government solicitation, FA930225Q0110, from the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Edwards AFB, CA, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to provide a brand-name National Instruments (NI) integrated instrumentation test system for the Bomber Data Lab. The required system includes specific NI hardware (PXI/cDAQ Data Acquisition Test and Training Stand, Automated Analog Simulation and Measurement Stand, RF Transceiver and Voltage Transient Simulation and Analysis Stand), turnkey integration services, at least three days of on-site technical support at Edwards AFB, and 80 NI training credits for LabVIEW Core 1, Core 2, and TestStand. Delivery is mandated within 180 days of order receipt. The document outlines detailed payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including those pertaining to business ethics, cybersecurity, and unique item identification, emphasizing compliance and reporting requirements for contractors.

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) at Edwards AFB, CA, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (FA9302-25-Q-0110) for a brand-name National Instruments (NI) integrated instrumentation test system. This system is crucial for supporting the Bomber Data Lab with data acquisition, analog simulation, RF transient analysis, and training for critical Bomber Special Instrumentation programs across B-1, B-2, and B-52 fleets. The solicitation, posted on September 9, 2025, requires quotations by September 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and it is an unrestricted, full and open competition, with a NAICS code of 334515. Only authorized NI distributors can submit quotes, and all hardware and software must be NI brand. The delivery is required within 180 days ARO to Edwards AFB, CA. Award will be based on best value, considering technical acceptability, delivery, price, and a subcontracting plan for large businesses. Quotes must include a technical volume confirming NI brand items and authorized distributor status, a price volume, completed Reps & Certs, and a subcontracting plan if applicable.

This Statement of Objectives (SOO) defines the services required for the Bomber Data Lab NI-Based Instrumentation System acquisition, specifically for CLINs 0004–0006. The primary goal is to ensure the delivered NI hardware and software are fully integrated, functional, and supported with adequate training for Government sustainment. Key objectives include System Integration (CLIN 0004) to deliver a ready-to-use, configured system with verified NI modules and software; On-Site Technical Support (CLIN 0005) for installation, acceptance testing, and operator training; and Education Services (CLIN 0006) to provide NI-certified training in LabVIEW and TestStand for Government engineers. Performance standards include integration within 180 days, at least three days of on-site support, and training for at least five engineers. Deliverables comprise an Integration Report, On-Site Support Training Materials, and Training Completion Certificates.