Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source / RFI - Pendulum CNT91R/AF
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA857126Q0066
- Agency
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Air Force Sustainment Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Sustainment Center has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source contract for the procurement of one CNT-91R/AF Rubidium Frequency Counter. The item will be supplied by the original equipment manufacturer, Pendulum Instruments, Inc., holding CAGE Code 8AM30. This special notice was posted on April 21, 2026, and indicates the Air Force's intention to award the contract exclusively to the OEM since the equipment is only distributed through that manufacturer. The procurement is in support of the 802d Maintenance Support Squadron/Maintenance Support Group at Robins Air Force Base. The instrument falls under NAICS Category 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) and PSC Category 6625 (Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments).
The objective of this notice is to inform the contracting community of the Air Force's intent to pursue a sole source acquisition while providing an opportunity for authorized distributors to present alternative sources. The due date for responses is April 22, 2026, indicating an expedited timeframe for interested parties. Although this is not a formal request for quotes, distributors of Pendulum equipment carrying the AF model are invited to contact the contracting office, provided they can demonstrate proof of availability at the time of contact, which will be verified directly with Pendulum. The acquisition is governed by Technical Order #33K9-4-78-1 and represents a straightforward procurement for specialized electronic test equipment required for Air Force maintenance operations. Interested distributors should contact Pendulum Instruments, Inc. at (510)974-6081 or the contracting office to present their credentials.
Notice text
This is a Notice of Intent that AFSC/PZIMB anticipates issuing a sole source, award to the OEM, Pendulum Instruments, Inc (8AM30) for the purchase of CNT-91R/AF. This item is only distributed by the OEM.
DESCRIPTION. The Contractor shall provide all the tools, parts, materials, equipment, labor to provide 802d MXSS/MXDCA, 402d Maintenance Support Group (MXSG), Robins Air Force Base, (1) each CNT-91R /AF Rubidium Frequency Counters. Technical order #33K9-4-78-1.
Pendulum Instruments, INC
Phone:(510)974-6081
50 WOODSIDE PLAZA #642
Redwood City
Cage Code: 8AM30
This is not a request for quotes. However, if your company is a distributor of Pendulum and carries the AF model, please contact us. You must show proof of availability at time of contact. Claim will be verified by Pendulum.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Awarded - Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source / RFI - Pendulum CNT91R/AF | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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