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This is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification document for simplified procedures applicable to commercial items. The Air Force Research Laboratory's Rotorcraft Quarter (AFRL/RQVV) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, seeks a comprehensive upgrade and expansion of its existing Gantner Data Acquisition (DAQ) system in Building 65's Full Scale Structural Testing Facility in accordance with a Statement of Work dated 24 February 2026. The contracting activity is AFRL/PZLEQ, with a Purchase Request Local ID Number designated as TBD and program type classified as Other Contracting. The estimated contract cost is $714,255.00 with an estimated delivery date of 24 July 2026, funded with FY2026 Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RD&E) funds. The contract will be structured as one Fixed Price (FFP) CLIN with no options.

The contractor must provide specific Gantner DAQ System hardware including bridge modules (Q.raxx XL A136 4xDB15HD 350 and Q.raxx XL slimline A116 32), voltage measurement modules, thermocouple modules, digital input modules, 19-inch DC rack units, industrial controllers, various serial cables, terminal blocks, terminating resistors, blank panels, and configuration software dongles in quantities specified. The justification for sole source procurement is based on Gantner Instruments' unique technical capability for physical channel isolation, scalable large quantity channel counts, real-time graphical displays, third-party device integration, and custom plugin capabilities, coupled with compatibility requirements for existing government-owned equipment. Market research included internet searches, contact with Subject Matter Experts within the government, and a Sources Sought Notice posted to SAM.gov that yielded additional responses; however, GSA Advantage and mandatory sources were consulted with no available Gantner DAQ system hardware alternatives identified.