Anticipated Sole Source Award to Driven Technologies, Inc
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- F1S0AX6065A001
- Agency
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Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Edwards, California 93524, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), located at Edwards Air Force Base in California, intends to issue a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for F-35 simulator hardware components, specifically a Panoramic Center Display (PCD) and Standby Flight Display (SFD). These proprietary components are critical for the operation and sustainment of the F-35 simulator system, with the PCD serving as the pilot's primary interface for flight controls and sensor data, while the SFD functions as a mandatory backup display. The procurement is being pursued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), with the justification for sole-source award based on the proprietary nature of the Interface Control Documents (ICDs), mechanical drawings, firmware specifications, and electrical interface data exclusively owned by the contractor. Vendors interested in demonstrating alternative capability must submit a complete technical package providing clear and convincing evidence of their ability to meet the government's requirements by April 16, 2026, including details on commercial contract requirements such as financing, warranty provisions, and delivery information. The evaluation will be based on the technical adequacy and compatibility of submitted proposals with the existing F-35 simulator architecture and proprietary specifications.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and anticipates an award to Driven Technologies, Inc., located in Santa Ana, California, which has been identified as the sole source capable of providing these components. The applicable NAICS code is 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and the PSC category is 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components). The contract will be delivered on an FOB Destination basis with a delivery timeline of five months after receipt of order (ARO), though no specific contract value has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. A Sources Sought Notice was previously posted on SAM.gov for seven calendar days, during which three large businesses responded but all confirmed their inability to meet requirements due to lack of access to proprietary ICDs and incompatibility with the F-35 simulator architecture. This pre-solicitation notice does not constitute a formal solicitation, commitment, or obligation from the Air Force, and interested vendors will not be reimbursed for costs associated with responding to this posting.
Notice text
This is a presolicitation notice; this is not a solicitation for a Request for Proposal, Invitation to Bid, or a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZG will take procurement action in the matter. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this posting or any follow-up information requests.
The purpose of this notification is to inform industry of the USAF’s intent of contract action and possibly gain knowledge of other potentially qualified sources and their size classifications (small business, large business, etc.) please do not request a copy of solicitation, as one does not exist.
The AFTC Contracting Directorate (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1, to Aerospace Driven Technologies, Inc, 2807 Catherine WAY Santa Ana, California, 92705-5708, United States.
The applicable NAICS is 336413; Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,250 Employees.
The following is a brief description of the acquisition requirement for existing F-35 Simulators:
P/N: 800878 F-35 Panoramic Center Display (PCD)
P/N: 800857 F-35 Standby Flight Display (SFD)
The delivery terms will be: FOB Destination/ 5 months After Receipt of Order (ARO)
There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement.
The response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e. Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.).
All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government representative to evaluate and determine if it can meet the requirement.
The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider, and facilitate, the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (DAFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.
Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 10 April 2026. Responses should be submitted via email to: Contract Specialist jamil.minosa.2@us.af.mil and the Contracting Officer anne.beach@us.af.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JA Document_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| F-35 Panoramic Cockpit Display Sources Sought | Pre-Solicitation |
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