Rotor-Stator Test Stand

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is conducting market research for a Rotor/Stator Test Stand to be delivered to Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. The procurement involves the purchase, delivery, installation, startup, acceptance, and training for a new commercial off-the-shelf test stand that will replace existing equipment used to test stators and speed sensors for various aircraft engine models including F100, F101, F108, F110, F118, and TF33. The test stand must feature five independent drive systems, LabVIEW and Siemens S7 PLC-based control systems, comprehensive software and data acquisition capabilities, and cannot exceed 100 square feet in size. Potential contractors must complete a Contractor Capability Survey that requests detailed information about business classifications, facility capabilities, past experience with similar projects, lead times, quality assurance processes, manufacturing capabilities, and potential barriers to meeting requirements. The deadline for survey responses is 1:00 PM CST on September 25, 2025, with submissions required via email to the contracting officer.

Currently, no set-aside designation has been determined, as the government will make this decision based on small business interest demonstrated through the market research responses under NAICS Code 334519 with a small business size standard of 600 employees. The solicitation encourages participation from both large and small businesses, as well as joint ventures and teaming arrangements, with no current or incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The government anticipates using a one-time purchase order contract structure for this procurement. The project timeline spans 18 months from contract award, with specific milestones including multiple design reviews, factory acceptance testing, correlation testing, vibration baseline testing, and comprehensive training sessions for operators, maintenance personnel, and engineers. Key deliverables include technical manuals, drawings, software documentation, and the complete test stand system with installation and commissioning at Building 9001 at Tinker AFB.