Sole Source Presolicitation: ViaSat VRG-1000SD MarkXIIB with Annual Support and Training
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- VRG_1000SD_HAFB
- 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
- Hill Air Force Base, Utah 84056, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center intends to issue a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to ViaSat (CAGE Code: 47358) for the procurement of a VRG-1000SD MarkXIIB Radar Environment Simulator (RES) system. The procurement includes mandatory annual software subscription services, VRG AIMS 1201 and 1301 Certification Tools with one-year licenses each, and optional three-day on-site training services. ViaSat is identified as the sole provider capable of delivering this specialized radar environment simulation equipment and associated support services. The government has established a response deadline of August 29, 2025, for any capability statements, proposals, or quotations from responsible sources. Contract award is anticipated on or before September 30, 2025, with the entire procurement contingent upon fund availability in accordance with FAR 52.232-18.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all responsible sources despite the sole source nature of the intended award to ViaSat. The contract falls under NAICS code 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, and PSC code 6625 for Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments. The delivery schedule extends from September 30, 2025, through December 31, 2026, providing a 15-month performance period for the complete system delivery and support services. While specific contract values are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the government emphasizes that it will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing responses to this notice. The procurement includes both hardware components and software licensing elements, with the certification tools requiring annual renewal cycles during the contract performance period.
Notice text
The Government intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) sole source solicitation/contract to ViaSat (CAGE Code: 47358).
Product/Service Description: Purchase of the VRG-1000 Radar Environment Simulator (RES). ViaSat is the sole provider of the VRG-1000 ViaSat VRG-1000SD MarkXIIB Radar Environment Simulator (RES), including mandatory Annual Software Subscription, VRG AIMS 1201 Certification Tool (VACT-1201) - 1 Yr License, VRG AIMS 1301 Certification Tool (VACT-1301) - 1 Yr License, and Optional On-Site Training (3 days).
Equipment/Software/Licenses:
- ViaSat VRG-1000SD MarkXIIB Radar Environment Simulator (RES)
- Mandatory Annual Software Subscription
- VRG AIMS 1201 Certification Tool (VACT-1201) - 1 Yr License
- VRG AIMS 1301 Certification Tool (VACT-1301) - 1 Yr License
Estimated Delivery Schedule: 30 Sept 2025 - 31 December 2026
Anticipated Award: On or Before 30 Sept 2025
Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ). THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PREPARING A RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE.
CONTINGENT UPON FUND AVAILABILITY IAW FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.
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