Radio Testing Kit Sole Source Award
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA561325F0384
- Agency
-
Air Forces Europe and Africa
Air Force, 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
- Ramstein AB Rhineland-Palatinate 09021 Germany
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa has issued a Special Notice justifying a sole source award to TestForce, Inc. for the procurement of Viavi CX300 radio test equipment. This notice specifically relates to the 86th Operations Support Squadron's need to acquire an integrated test equipment solution for radio communication maintenance. The equipment is classified under NAICS 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) and PSC 6625 (Electrical And Electronic Properties Measuring And Testing Instruments). The notice was posted on September 19, 2025, with a response deadline of September 25, 2025. The procurement is critical for maintaining USAFE's radio system operations and mission-critical communications capabilities.
The primary objective of this sole source justification is to replace 11 existing testing instruments with a single, standardized Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) system for air traffic control and communications personnel. The Viavi CX300 USAF Test System requires unique proprietary configurations developed collaboratively with the Air Force Flight Standards Agency that are not commercially available from other vendors, making TestForce the exclusive supplier. The equipment is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) restrictions and has been previously procured by multiple Air Force bases. Market research and a Request for Information process confirmed TestForce as the only manufacturer capable of providing the specifically configured system that meets USAFE's stringent security, compatibility, and technical customization requirements. The procurement aims to improve mission readiness while ensuring standardized testing across USAFE's radio systems to maintain critical interoperability standards.
Notice text
This justifies a sole source award to TestForce, Inc. for Viavi CX300 radio test equipment, critical for USAFE's radio system maintenance and mission-critical communication, as market research confirms TestForce, Inc. is the only supplier meeting USAFE's specific technical and operational needs. Key justifications include the Viavi CX300 being the only equipment certified for USAFE's specific radio systems, requiring stringent security and compatibility testing; technical customization with custom hardware/software tailored to USAFE's needs crucial for accurate diagnostics; and ensuring standardized testing across USAFE's radio systems to maintain interoperability. Competitive procurement is thus impractical, and a sole source award to TestForce, Inc. ensures USAFE's radio communication systems remain operational and effective.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Test SSJ _Redacted.pdf |
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