VDATS Support Equipment Rhodes & Schwartz
ID: FA857926R0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8579 SOFTWARE SPRT AFSC PZIMROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1672, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS (6625)

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No Set aside used (NONE)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of VDATS support equipment, particularly kits for assembling VDATS stations, under a firm fixed price Requirements type contract. This acquisition is essential due to the proprietary nature of the equipment provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Rhodes & Schwartz USA, Inc., and will span a five-year period with no guaranteed minimum or maximum quantities. Interested offerors must demonstrate their financial capability and include necessary documentation such as pricing, cage code, and taxpayer ID, with delivery to Robins AFB, Georgia. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Jonathon VanBrunt at jonathon.vanbrunt@us.af.mil or Valerie Evans at valerie.evans.1@us.af.mil.

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    This government solicitation (FA857926R0001) is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of VDATS support equipment, specifically kits for assembling VDATS stations. The acquisition is a firm fixed price Requirements type contract for a five-year period, with estimated quantities but no minimum or maximum guarantee. The Original Equipment Manufacturer is Rhodes & Schwartz USA, Inc. Offerors must provide a narrative statement and supporting documentation demonstrating financial capability to cover contract responsibilities. Pricing should be FOB Destination (Robins AFB, GA 31098), and proposals must include cage code, UIE number, taxpayer ID, and commercial pricing documentation. Inspection and acceptance will occur at destination (Robins AFB, GA). The document also outlines various FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and full text, including detailed instructions for electronic payment requests and receiving reports via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.
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