GTE Test Cell Upgrade

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is procuring the re-hosting and upgrade of four Gas Turbine Engine (GTE) test cells at Hill Air Force Base, including new data acquisition systems, hardware replacement, software upgrades, and system capability enhancements. The contractor must provide new data acquisition systems with associated hardware, software, and computers for Human Machine Interface (HMI), data storage, and handling systems, along with installation services, removal of existing equipment, and programming to correct identified software issues and add new capabilities such as improved EGT channel reading and phase voltage monitoring. Key contract requirements include completing a Preliminary Design Review within 120 days of award, a Critical Design Review, monthly status reports, and delivering comprehensive technical data packages including operation and maintenance manuals. The contractor must also provide a two-part warranty consisting of Original Equipment Manufacturer coverage for parts and systems plus a two-year warranty from the prime contractor covering software functionality and troubleshooting support. Proposals are due by 2330 Mountain Time on December 2, 2025, and evaluation will consider the contractor's ability to minimize disruption to existing test cell operations while meeting information assurance and safety compliance requirements.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services). While the Justification and Approval document indicates Sytronics Inc. as the original developer of the proprietary ProTECS software system, the current solicitation structure suggests potential competition among qualified small businesses, though market research indicated limited vendors could meet requirements without extensive reverse engineering. The estimated contract value is not publicly disclosed in available documents, though the Combined Synopsis references a $34 million size standard for the NAICS category. The contract period of performance runs from January 12, 2027 to January 12, 2027, with all work to be performed at Hill Air Force Base, Utah (F2DCBX 309 CMXG), with Evan Wright listed as the government point of contact. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their CAGE code when submitting electronic offers.