SAM #FA860126Q0029

Procurement of National Instruments PXI Express Data Acquisition Systems for AFIT Wind Tunnel at WPAFB

This procurement seeks updated National Instruments (NI) Data Acquisition Systems for the Air Force Institute of Technology's (AFIT) wind tunnel operations at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), ENY - OEMs and Vendors: - National Instruments (NI), also referenced as NI Emerson (OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Two complete National Instruments PXI Express Data Acquisition Systems, including: - PXIe-1088 9-Slot 3U PXI Express Chassis (2 units) - PXIE-6509 96-Channel Digital I/O Modules (2 units) - PXIe-8862 2.6 GHz 8-Core i7 Controllers with Removable Drive, Windows 11 IOT LTSC 24H2 64-bit (2 units) - NI PXIe-6361 X Series DAQ Modules (2 units) - PXIe-4331 8-Channel Bridge Analog Inputs (4 units) - PXIe-4353 32-Channel Thermocouple Inputs (2 units) - NI TB-4353 Isothermal Terminal Blocks for PXIe-4353 (2 units) - SCB-100A Noise Rejecting, Shielded I/O Connector Blocks (2 units) - SH100-100-Flex Cable Assemblies, 1 meter (2 units) - Power Cords, AC, U.S., 125VAC, 15A (2 units) - 3-year warranty on all parts - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only National Instruments (NI Emerson) brand components are acceptable due to compatibility with LabView software and integration needs - All hardware must be delivered within 60 days of contract award - 3-year warranty required on all parts - Strict delivery vehicle inspection protocols at WPAFB - Compliance with cybersecurity and federal acquisition regulations - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Wright Patterson Air Force Base (AFIT ENY), 2950 Hobson Way, Bldg 641, Room 317, Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7765

Description

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

AFLCMC/PZI Installation Contracting Support

Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45323

Date: 2 April 2026

Title: 2023 UFR NI DAQ for Wind Tunnel

Request for Quote (RFQ) / Solicitation Number: FA860126Q0029

Quotes Due: 16 April 2026 at 4:00 PM EST

Contact Point(s): Nasir al-Din Rashid, Contract Specialist; nasir_al-din.rashid.1@us.af.mil

Contact Point(s): Claire Hess, Contracting Officer; claire.hess@us.af.mil

Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information, included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and an additional written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is conducted as a commercial procurement using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). This notice is expected to result in award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a commercial commodity to the responsible offeror who submits a quotation that: (1) conforms to the requirements, (2) complies with the minimum requirements stated in the Statement of Work (SOW) as evidenced by providing a complete description of the equipment provided, and (3) that submits the quotation with the lowest price technically acceptable, provided that the price is determined to be fair and reasonable.

The Government reserves the right to conduct interchanges with some, none, or all offerors, or make no award at all depending upon: 1) the quality of quotations received, and 2) whether proposed prices are determined to be fair and reasonable.

This requirement shall include no set-asides under NAICS 334513 with a size standard of 750 Employees.

Requirement: All items listed below in accordance with Statement of Work (SOW)

CLIN                       Supplies/Service                                        Quantity               Unit

0001        National Instruments Data Acquisition System(s)            2                    Each

Period of Performance: The delivery is required within 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

Request for Information (RFIs): The Government will accept questions concerning solicitation number FA860126Q029 until 13 April 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. Email your questions on a .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls or .xlsx document to nasir_al-din.rashid.1@us.af.mil and claire.hess@us.af.mil. Any questions received after this date and time may not be considered.

Quotes Due Date: Quotes must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist via e-mail at nasir_al-din.rashid.1@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer at claire.hess@us.af.mil. Quotes must conform to the requirements of this solicitation and be received no later than 16 April 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that the quote and its attachments are received. Any correspondence sent via e-mail must contain the subject line “FA860126Q0029, 2023 UFR NI DAQ for Wind Tunnel” The entire quotation must be contained in a single e-mail that does not exceed 5 megabytes including attachments, if any.  E-mails with compressed files are not permitted.  Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe or .zip files).  Therefore, if the specified subject line is not included, the e-mail may not be sent through the e-mail filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the email filters at Wright-Patterson.  If you send attachments with email, ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls or .xlsx documents are sent.  The email filter may delete any other form of attachments. If a DoDSafe drop off is needed, please notify the contract specialist or contracting officer at least 48 hours before quotes are due. Any quotes received after designated closing date and time need not be considered. Quotes must include aggregate total of base plus all option year CLINS, if requested (IAW FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options). All quotes shall be in whole dollars and conform to the Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) structure of attached solicitation.

Notice to Vendor(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date.

Period of Acceptance of Quotes: Offeror agrees to hold prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

SAM Registration: Firms submitting a quote for the solicitation described herein, MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, or risk the quote as being non-responsive, regardless of the package being considered complete, timely or any other salient consideration. Information to register on SAM can be found at the web site, SAM.gov.

Provisions and Clauses: See solicitation attachment for applicable provisions and clauses. Offerors shall complete and include in quotations all representations and certifications, as well as all fill-in provisions and clauses, contained within this solicitation. Additionally, quotations that contain pricing only with no description/detail of the equipment that will be provided will not be accepted or considered for award. 

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