Vdats NSN: 6625-01-680-2186 P/N: 780143-01
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPRWA126VDATS
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
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About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the Versatile Digital to Analog Test Station (VDATS) Test Controller, NSN 6625-01-680-2186KV, Part Number 780143-01. The procurement seeks a VXI MXI-Express Controller that links the system controller Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus to the VME Extensions for Instrumentation (VXI) bus using a high-speed Multisystem Extension Interface (MXI)-Express x1 bus. The government intends to award this contract on a sole-source basis, contingent upon market research findings that assess whether other qualified sources exist to provide this specialized component with the required technical data, drawings, facilities, and expertise to ensure form-fit-function interface and system compatibility with the VDATS system. Interested parties must submit responses by February 20, 2026, to Meagan Peacock Edge at the Edge Contracting Office. No specific evaluation criteria beyond source capability and technical qualifications have been detailed in this pre-solicitation notice.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and has been posted for sources sought purposes on February 6, 2026, with a response deadline of February 20, 2026. National Instruments is identified as the original equipment manufacturer and the presumed sole-source contractor, as the government does not possess any technical data, drawings, schematics, or other releasable technical documentation to support multi-source competition. The acquisition is for the VDATS Program at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, and the item cannot be broken into multiple sub-groups for bidding purposes. No specific contract award value or production quantity has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The requirement falls under PSC Category 6625, Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments.
Notice text
Sources Sought for Versatile Digital to Analog Test Station (VDATS)
NSN 6625-01-680-2186KV
(Intent to Purchase on Sole-Source Basis)
FROM: Meagan Peacock Edge, 410 SCMS/GULA
TO: DLA Weapon Support (SPRWA1)
LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813
FBO Post Title: Intend sole-source purchase ofVDATS NSN 6625-01-680-2186KV, Part Number (PN) below:
NSN: 6625-01-680-2186KV
Part Number: 780143-01
SYSTEM: VDATS
SUBJECT:
Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the VDATS NSN/PN listed above.
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
The above listed NSN/PN is a Test Controller used on the VDATS tester. The VXI MXI-Express Controller links the system controller Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus to the VME Extensions for Instrumentation (VXI) bus using a high-speed Multisystem Extension Interface (MXI)-Express x1 bus. This controller is located in the system controller and provides a means to communicate with the VXI Chassis via the MXI cable.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION:
The original equipment manufacturer for this item is National Instruments. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, National Instruments is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the performance requirements and possession of the required technical data, drawings, facilities, and expertise needed to produce these items and ensure form-fit-function interface and system compatibility.
INTEREST:
The DLA Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to National Instruments for the manufacture of the above listed NSN/PN in support of the VDATS Program. The NSN/part above cannot be broken into multiple sub-groups for bidding. Other interested parties may respond to the requirement no later than February 20, 2026 to Meagan Peacock Edge via email (meagan.edge.1@us.af.mil). The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
DISCLAIMER:
This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
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