Opportunity
SAM #16338
Air Force Sole Source Procurement of Corelis Hardware for F35 and AVIDATS Support
Buyer
AFSC Software Support
Posted
July 15, 2026
Respond By
July 22, 2026
Identifier
16338
NAICS
334515, 423690, 423430
This opportunity involves the Air Force Materiel Command's 581st Software Engineering Squadron (SWES) seeking to procure specialized hardware from Corelis, Inc. to replace obsolete equipment and maintain mission-critical support for F35 and AVIDATS programs. - Government Buyer: - Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Sustainment Center - 581st Software Engineering Squadron (SWES) - FA8579 SOFTWARE SPRT AFSC PZIM office, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia - OEM Highlight: - Corelis, Inc. (CAGE: 1KEB5) is the sole source and manufacturer for the required hardware - Products/Services Requested: - Specialized Corelis hardware (specific part numbers and quantities are referenced in an attachment not included in the text) - Intended to upgrade legacy systems and support ongoing F35 and AVIDATS testing, development, qualification, and repair - Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement from Corelis, Inc. due to the need for compatibility with existing systems - Hardware is essential for sustaining critical Air Force support operations - Commercial products acquisition under a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Description
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued in accordance with RFO Part 12 for the acquisition of commercial products. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and no separate written solicitation will be issued. Solicitation number FA857926Q0029 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) for the VDATS MESS-004 (ScanExpress Runner) Kit. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Description of requirement: The 581St Software Engineering Squadron (SWES) requires the purchase of the specialized Corelis hardware. This procurement is required to upgrade the obsolete Legacy model and resume critical support operations. The items are required to sustain testing, development, and qualification, and repair workflows for the F35 and AVIDATS.
Sole Source to the OEM, Corelis, Inc. (CAGE: 1KEB5)
Contracting Office:
AFSC/PK
480 Richard Ray Blvd, Suite 202E RAFB, GA 31098
PZIMB
Contract Specialist: Jonathon VanBrunt
Contracting Officer: Jonathon VanBrunt