Data Acquisition Console

The Department of the Air Force has published a Special Notice for a Data Acquisition Console procurement through the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC). The notice announces the Air Force's intent to award a firm fixed price, single source purchase order contract to Advance Mfg. Co., Inc., located in Westfield, MA, under the authority of DAFFARS 5313.501. The contract, valued at $73,420.00, covers the procurement of specialized Data Acquisition Console tooling components including bore-scope guide tubes, front gearbox assemblies, and rear tear down equipment. The procurement falls under NAICS code 332710 (Machine Shops) with a size standard of 500 employees. This is a completed award that was posted on September 15, 2025, with the original due date of September 24, 2025.

The purpose of this procurement is to acquire specialized tooling for High-Pressure Compressor (HPC) group engine maintenance, specifically for disassembly, assembly, and precise torque application of rear drum rotor disk assembly tie rods. The sole source justification indicates that Advance Mfg. Inc. is the only known vendor capable of providing a fully integrated and validated system that meets the stringent requirements and integrates seamlessly with existing maintenance workflows. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active CAGE code to be eligible for government contracts, and registration can be completed electronically at sam.gov. The procurement was conducted through electronic procedures via SAM, with no telephone requests accepted. The Air Force identified this vendor as having proprietary design and engineering capabilities specific to the engine requirements, with prior validation by Pratt & Whitney, making alternative vendors unsuitable due to potential integration issues and costly re-validation processes.