Joystick

This solicitation from the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime seeks proposals to supply joysticks for use in military training and simulation systems. Responses are due by February 14, 2024, with award anticipated by June 1, 2024. Offerors must be able to provide a minimum of 5,000 joysticks annually over a five year period and pricing must remain fixed for the base year with economic price adjustments in subsequent option years. The joysticks must meet detailed technical specifications for resistance levels, button configurations, and durability outlined in the attachment.

This is a total small business set-aside solicitation. The place of performance is within the United States. The solicitation requests offers for 10 joystick controllers and includes standard FAR clauses for commercial items as well as noting that trade agreements apply. Potential incumbents include J.R. Merritt, as their part number VNSOA joystick is identified as the brand name product or equal. Evaluation criteria incorporates procurement notes on qualified products lists, first article testing, and assessment of alternate offers.