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Air Force Procurement of Aeronix Tactical Data Links Studio (TDLS) Software License and Maintenance

The U.S. Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base is seeking to procure a Tactical Data Links Studio (TDLS) software license and associated software upgrade and maintenance from Aeronix, Inc., the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Air Force Test Center (AFTC), 812th Test Support Squadron, AFTC/PZZF, Edwards AFB - OEM and Vendor: - Aeronix, Inc. (OEM and sole source provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Tactical Data Links Studio (TDLS) Software License - Part number: AE404226-001 - Quantity: 1 - Used for testing, simulation, validation, and real-time analysis of military tactical data link communications, including legacy systems - Software upgrade and annual maintenance for TDLS and WinIDM - Includes Protocol Analyzer, IDM Workbench, and Network Sim modules - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Only Aeronix, Inc. provides the proprietary software compatible with legacy tactical data link equipment without extensive modifications - Delivery and place of performance at Edwards Air Force Base, CA - Commercial item procurement under NAICS 541519 - Set aside for small businesses - Firm fixed price purchase - Delivery required within 30 days after order or on/before specified delivery date

Description

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the acquisition of Tactical Data Links Studio (TDLS) Software License. -  this software provides an integrated software environment for ccomprehensive testing, simulation, validation, and real-time analysis of military tactical data link (TDL) communications     Please see attached solicitation documents for further details.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation.   A quotation is being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number: FA930226Q0059 Please provide the full solicitation number on all packages

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: The Air Force Test Center (AFTC/PZZF) at Edwards AFB intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Aeronix, Inc. (CAGE: IEW38) under the authority of 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." Market research has determined that only the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Aeronix, possesses the proprietary software to span the critical telemetry and testing platforms with the legacy equipment at Edwards AFB.

While this is a sole-source requirement, any responsible source who believes they can meet all the requirements described in this synopsis may submit, in writing, a complete quote and technical capability statement for consideration. Offerors are required to submit with their quote enough information for the Government to evaluate the requirements detailed in this combined synopsis/solicitation. Offerors shall submit quotes via email; please note the maximum file size is 10MB. Emails over this file size will not be received. Submit only written offers; oral offers will not be accepted.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

1. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulations Overhaul (RFO) 2026-1, R-DFARS Change 03/09/2026, and Class Deviation 2026-O0015.

2. THIS REQUIREMENT WILL BE: Sole Source to a Large Business (Instron). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number for this acquisition is 541519 with a size standard of $34,000,000.00.

3. Delivery: Period of Performance / Lead time will be 30 Days ARO. FOB Destination to Edwards AFB, CA 93524.The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEV 2026-O0038), applies to this acquisition. Provisions and clauses can be viewed via internet at Acquisition.gov, https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.

Offerors shall prepare their quotations in accordance with 52.212-1. In addition, the following information shall be included:

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTOR INFORMATION WITHIN YOUR QUOTE:

•SAM UEI:

•TIN Number:

•CAGE Code:

•Contractor Name:

•Payment Terms (NET 30) or Discount:

•Point of Contact Name and Phone Number:

•Email address:

•Warranty:

•Date Offer Expires:

•FOB Destination: Edwards AFB, CA 93524Estimated Delivery Lead Time:

1. Basis for Award: Because this is a sole-source acquisition, the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, is not applicable. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this RFQ to Instron upon a determination by the Contracting Officer that the proposed price is fair and reasonable.

2. Offerors shall include complete copies of all applicable provisions. Offers will be considered incomplete if these are not included with the quote. The Offeror shall ensure their annual representations and certifications are current on the System for Award Management (SAM) website at https://www.sam.gov.

3. The clause at 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEV 2026-O0038), applies to this acquisition.

4. Additional Contract Requirement or Terms and Conditions: Please find the complete list of applicable provisions and clauses in the attached solicitation document. Pursuant to new RFO procedures, 52.212-5 is no longer utilized, and all applicable statutory and executive order clauses have been explicitly incorporated by reference or full text in the attachment.

5. Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS): N/AQuote Submission Information: It is the government’s intent to award without discussions. Therefore, the initial quote should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer (CO) determines that discussions are necessary.

Offers are due on 12 June 2026 at 2:00 PM, Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

Offers must be sent via email to:

Primary Contact: Terence Vickers. Terence.vickers@us.af.mil, 661-277-2232; and Secondary Point of Contact: Ms. Christina Day, christina.day.6@us.af.mil.

NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

For additional information regarding this solicitation contact:

QUESTION PERIOD: As this is a sole-source requirement to the OEM, a formal question period for the general public is not established. Instron may submit any questions directly to the buyer via email at josiah.broadway@us.af.mil. Phone inquiries are not available currently. All questions and answers will be posted to this RFQ if deemed necessary.

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