Joint Combined Aircrew System Tester
ID: FA860124Q0173Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- TRAINING AIDS AND DEVICES (H269)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b64b48294954454b872495079a463eef/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of one Joint Combined Aircrew System Tester (JCAST) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. The JCAST is essential for testing integrated life support equipment used by aircrews, and it must meet specific technical specifications, including dimensions of 18.9” L x 28.8” W x 15.5” H and a weight limit of 120 lbs. The contractor is required to deliver the system within 180 days post-award, ensuring it is free from defects during the warranty period, and all products must be sourced from domestic or qualifying country manufacturers. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals by 1:00 PM EDT on September 20, 2024, and should direct inquiries to SrA Ata Mokari at ata.mokari@us.af.mil or by phone at 937-522-4503.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ata Mokari
    (937) 522-4503
    ata.mokari@us.af.mil
    Bryce Garrett
    bryce.garrett@us.af.mil
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    SOW 342 TRS JCAST_Final_16Aug24 .pdf
    The document outlines the Statement of Work for acquiring a Joint Combined Aircrew System Tester (JCAST) for Wright Patterson Air Force Base, aimed at testing integrated life support equipment for aircrews. The system must fulfill specific technical specifications, including a size requirement of 18.9” L x 28.8” W x 15.5” H and a weight cap of 120 lbs. The contractor is required to deliver the system within 180 days post-contract award, ensuring it is free from defects during its standard warranty period. Delivery protocols specify shipping to a designated address and include a stringent inspection process for commercial vehicles entering the base, with stipulations for exemptions. All products must be sourced from domestic or qualifying country manufacturers as per Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation policy. Payment to the contractor is contingent on submitting a properly prepared invoice and successful final inspection. This document represents a federal Request for Proposal (RFP) and outlines the government’s requirements for the procurement process, emphasizing compliance with regulations and proper handling of delivery logistics for military contracts.
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