Notice of Intent to Single Source to Diversified Technical Systems, Inc (DTS) for Data Acquisition System (DAS) Components, Instrumentation, Spare Parts, and Repair/Calibration Services

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Data Acquisition System (DAS) components, sensors, spare parts, calibration, repair, maintenance, modification, and training services to support research conducted by AAM-630. The agency intends to single-source this five-year contract directly to Diversified Technical Systems (DTS) Incorporated, located in Seal Beach, California, based on their status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with proprietary data rights. The procurement falls under the Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals NAICS category (334515) and will involve comprehensive support for government instrumentation equipment. All questions regarding this pre-solicitation notice must be submitted in writing to Contracting Officer Shomari Wilson by January 13, 2025, either via email or postal mail at the FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City. The notice is being published in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy 3.2.2.2 to inform industry about the rationale for selecting a single source contractor.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this opportunity, making it open to standard competitive considerations. DTS is positioned as the sole source provider due to their unique ownership of proprietary data and status as the original equipment manufacturer for the required systems. While specific award values are not detailed in the notice, the contract is structured as a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement covering a comprehensive range of technical services and components. The procurement will support the entire instrumentation range used by AAM-630 for research purposes, including transportation, shipping, and handling of equipment. The contract's scope encompasses not just physical components but also encompasses calibration, repair, maintenance, modification, and training services, suggesting a holistic approach to supporting the FAA's technical infrastructure and research capabilities.