Anticipated Sole Source Award to Siemens
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 10483938
- Agency
-
Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
- Place of performance
- Edwards, California 93524, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Test Center (Air Force Materiel Command) is seeking to procure a centralized air-gapped alarm notification system designed to transmit Major Issue alarms via analog telephone dial-out for Siemens-manufactured cooling systems, hydraulics, and power equipment at Edwards Air Force Base. This sole source acquisition, authorized under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), will be awarded to Siemens Industry Inc. and requires the vendor to provide all labor, materials, engineering, programming, maintenance, and commissioning necessary for system installation and integration. The system must monitor up to 48 discrete alarm inputs representing alarm points across three buildings, integrate with existing Siemens Building Management System infrastructure, and operate independently without internet connectivity. The procurement is classified under NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services) with a $25 million size standard, and PSC 6350 (Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems). The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 26, 2026, with an April 17, 2026 deadline for interested vendors to submit information demonstrating capability to meet the stated requirements, though the government emphasizes that this notice does not constitute a commitment to issue a formal solicitation.
This procurement includes no set-aside designation and represents a continuation of services from the incumbent contractor, Siemens Industry Inc., which currently holds related maintenance contracts including FA930221D0007 for Test Support Equipment Controls and Monitoring System support. The contract will be structured as a Firm-Fixed Price award with a base delivery and integration period of 30 days after receipt of order, plus four optional years of emergency service at an estimated $10,000 annually per year for parts, labor, and travel. Required hardware components include one Siemens PXC-series controller, relay expansion modules supporting 48 alarm inputs, one 24VDC power supply, six auto-dialer devices with eight inputs per device each, a UPS battery backup system, and associated internal wire management and labeling. The sole source justification is based on Siemens being the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the requirement, as it is the exclusive manufacturer of the specified equipment and holds proprietary access to software tools, technical bulletins, and system updates necessary for integration with the existing installation. The contracting officer will determine fair and reasonable pricing in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.4.
Notice text
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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 Seimens Industry Inc, 1000 E Deerfield PKWY., Buffalo Grove, IL60089-4547 United States.
The applicable NAICS is 561621; Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), with a size standard of $25M.
The following is a brief description of the acquisition requirement:
Vendor shall provide all labor, materials, engineering, programming, maintenance and commissioning necessary to
furnish and install a centralized air-gapped alarm notification system designed to transmit Major Issue
alarms via analog telephone dial-out without reliance on internet connectivity for Seimens manufactured cooling systems, hydraulics, and power.
Control hardware needed within the alarm cabinet:
• One (1) Siemens PXC-series controller
• Relay expansion modules sufficient to support twenty-four (48) alarm inputs
• One (1) 24VDC power supply
• Six (6) auto-dialer devices (8 inputs per device)
• UPS battery backup system to maintain operation during power loss
• Internal wire management and labeling
The period of performance will be Base plus 4 years.
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 falilou.diouck@us.af.mil (Sam).
Update #1 ·
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 Seimens Industry Inc, 1000 E Deerfield PKWY., Buffalo Grove, IL60089-4547 United States.
The applicable NAICS is 561621; Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), with a size standard of $25M.
The following is a brief description of the acquisition requirement:
Vendor shall provide all labor, materials, engineering, programming, and commissioning necessary to
furnish and install a centralized air-gapped alarm notification system designed to transmit Major Issue
alarms via analog telephone dial-out without reliance on internet connectivity for Seimens manufactured cooling systems, hydraulics, and power.
Control hardware needed within the alarm cabinet:
• One (1) Siemens PXC-series controller
• Relay expansion modules sufficient to support twenty-four (48) alarm inputs
• One (1) 24VDC power supply
• Six (6) auto-dialer devices (8 inputs per device)
• UPS battery backup system to maintain operation during power loss
• Internal wire management and labeling
The period of performance will be 30 Days 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 falilou.diouck@us.af.mil (Sam).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Sole Source Justification Redacted (1).pdf | ||
| Sole Source Justification Redacted (1).pdf |
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