SAM #FA700026Q0069

Market Research for Commercial Data Collection System at USAF Academy Aero Lab

The U.S. Air Force Academy Aero Lab (DFAN), managed by the 10 CONS/PKB office, is seeking information from vendors for a new commercial Data Collection System to modernize its aeronautics laboratory infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Aero Lab (DFAN) - Managed by 10 CONS/PKB - Products/Services Requested: - Commercial Data Collection System - High-speed sampling (≥10 kHz) - C# .NET API compatibility - Real-time control and safety features - Modular expansion with ~50% extra channel capacity - ≥24-bit ADC resolution - Full government IP ownership - Maintainable and upgradable for 10+ years - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; market research is open to all qualified manufacturers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must allow full government intellectual property ownership - Must be maintainable and upgradable for at least 10 years - Modular design to support future expansion - Real-time safety and control features for physical test monitoring - Compatibility with C# .NET API for integration - Delivery Location: - USAF Academy, Colorado - NAICS Code: 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) - Product Service Code: 6625 (Test & Measurement Supplies)

Description

Please see Attached Sources Sought PDF for full requirement details

SOURCES SOUGHT: FA700026Q0069

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY!

Title: Data Collection System Requiring Activity: USAF Academy (USAFA), Aero Lab (DFAN) NAICS Code: 334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (Size Standard: 750 Employees) Product Service Code (PSC): 6625 – Industrial Products and Services – Test & Measurement Supplies

1.0 Introduction and Purpose

This is a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought notice issued by the 10 CONS/PKB for informational and planning purposes only. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government.

The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to identify potential capable sources, determine commercial availability, and evaluate if small business set-aside opportunities exist for a Data Collection System.

2.0 Background

The USAFA Aero Lab requires a new Data Collection System including hardware to replace the current dissimilar and obsolete systems. The goal is to create a common data collection foundation across all lab facilities. It is the essential hardware that reads, records, and safely monitors all physical test data generated during aeronautics experiments in the lab.

The contract type will be firm-fixed price.

Delivery is FOB: Destination to USAF Academy, CO 80840.

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