Multiple Award IT Hardware De-centralized BPA - AR/VR/MR hardware for integrated training devices

The purpose of this synopsis is to publicize the forthcoming acquisition for Hardware Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) solicitation.  The Air Education & Training Command (AETC) Strategic Goal #3, to “Grow the human and technological capacity needed to support, enhance and accelerate force development across the Total Force” is implemented through the procurement and use of emerging technologies.   AETC continuously seeks out opportunities to innovate Pilot and Technical Training in fulfilling its mission to recruit, train & educate Airmen to deliver 21st century airpower with the use of Alternate/Virtual/Mixed Reality (AR/VR/MR) Integrated Training Devices (ITDs).  As such, the 82d Contracting Squadron seeks information from vendors that can offer computer hardware for building and/or upgrading ITDs to realize Strategic Goal #3.

The 82nd Contracting Squadron anticipates issuing a competitive solicitation for a firm fixed-price BPA. The solicitation number is FA3020-21-Q-0006. The projected performance period is 16 August 2021 to 30 September 2025.

The current Hardware BPA is due to expire 15 August 2021.

In accordance with FAR Subpart 19.5, this potential acquisition is 100% set-aside for Small Business.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334111, Electronic Computer Manufacturing.  The size standard is 1,250 Employees.

The solicitation along with additional documents (Hardware Attachment, BPA Call Log, etc.) will be released approximately 21 May 2021.

The solicitation and subsequent amendments will be publicized through the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) website at https://beta.sam.gov

Contractors are solely responsible for monitoring the Internet to download the solicitation and any subsequent amendments.

Paper copies and/or electronic mail of the solicitation and any subsequent amendments will not be provided under any circumstances.

Prospective offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) for award of a BPA. Registration can be accomplished electronically at www.sam.gov

The point of contact regarding this synopsis is Mr. Joshua M. Mills at telephone number (940) 676-2805, fax (940) 676-3784 or email joshua.mills.20@us.af.mil . The Contracting Officer is Ms. Carrie Martin at telephone (940) 676-5180 or email carrie.martin.4@us.af.mil

This acquisition is subject to the availability of funds.

This is a pre-solicitation only. This is not a request for offers or proposals. Inquiries will not be accepted at this time.