Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AFLCMC/PZI Installation Contracting Support
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45323
Date: 2 April 2026
Title: 2023 UFR NI DAQ for Wind Tunnel
Request for Quote (RFQ) / Solicitation Number: FA860126Q0029
Quotes Due: 16 April 2026 at 4:00 PM EST
Contact Point(s): Nasir al-Din Rashid, Contract Specialist; nasir_al-din.rashid.1@us.af.mil
Contact Point(s): Claire Hess, Contracting Officer; claire.hess@us.af.mil
- Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information, included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and an additional written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is conducted as a commercial procurement using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). This notice is expected to result in award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a commercial commodity to the responsible offeror who submits a quotation that: (1) conforms to the requirements, (2) complies with the minimum requirements stated in the Statement of Work (SOW) as evidenced by providing a complete description of the equipment provided, and (3) that submits the quotation with the lowest price technically acceptable, provided that the price is determined to be fair and reasonable.
The Government reserves the right to conduct interchanges with some, none, or all offerors, or make no award at all depending upon: 1) the quality of quotations received, and 2) whether proposed prices are determined to be fair and reasonable.
This requirement shall include no set-asides under NAICS 334513 with a size standard of 750 Employees.
Requirement: All items listed below in accordance with Statement of Work (SOW)
CLIN Supplies/Service Quantity Unit
0001 National Instruments Data Acquisition System(s) 2 Each
- Period of Performance: The delivery is required within 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Request for Information (RFIs): The Government will accept questions concerning solicitation number FA860126Q029 until 13 April 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. Email your questions on a .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls or .xlsx document to nasir_al-din.rashid.1@us.af.mil and claire.hess@us.af.mil. Any questions received after this date and time may not be considered.
- Quotes Due Date: Quotes must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist via e-mail at nasir_al-din.rashid.1@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer at claire.hess@us.af.mil. Quotes must conform to the requirements of this solicitation and be received no later than 16 April 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that the quote and its attachments are received. Any correspondence sent via e-mail must contain the subject line FA860126Q0029, 2023 UFR NI DAQ for Wind Tunnel The entire quotation must be contained in a single e-mail that does not exceed 5 megabytes including attachments, if any. E-mails with compressed files are not permitted. Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe or .zip files). Therefore, if the specified subject line is not included, the e-mail may not be sent through the e-mail filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the email filters at Wright-Patterson. If you send attachments with email, ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls or .xlsx documents are sent. The email filter may delete any other form of attachments. If a DoDSafe drop off is needed, please notify the contract specialist or contracting officer at least 48 hours before quotes are due. Any quotes received after designated closing date and time need not be considered. Quotes must include aggregate total of base plus all option year CLINS, if requested (IAW FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options). All quotes shall be in whole dollars and conform to the Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) structure of attached solicitation.
- Notice to Vendor(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date.
- Period of Acceptance of Quotes: Offeror agrees to hold prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.
- SAM Registration: Firms submitting a quote for the solicitation described herein, MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, or risk the quote as being non-responsive, regardless of the package being considered complete, timely or any other salient consideration. Information to register on SAM can be found at the web site, SAM.gov.
- Provisions and Clauses: See solicitation attachment for applicable provisions and clauses. Offerors shall complete and include in quotations all representations and certifications, as well as all fill-in provisions and clauses, contained within this solicitation. Additionally, quotations that contain pricing only with no description/detail of the equipment that will be provided will not be accepted or considered for award.
List of Attachments:
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Statement of Work
- Brand Name Justification
PLEASE REVIEW & PROVIDE ALL INFORMATION BELOW:
Shipping/transportation will be FOB: Destination
Manufacturers End Product Country of Origin (Supplies Only):______________________
Payment Terms: ________________________ Delivery Date: ________________________
Company Name (as registered in SAM): ___________________________________________
UEI: _____________________________ CAGE: ____________________________________
POC: _________________________________ Telephone: _____________________________
E-Mail: ________________________________
Warranty Information: _________________________________________________________
Background
The solicitation is issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The purpose of this contract is to procure National Instruments Data Acquisition Systems (DAQ) for use in wind tunnel testing as part of the Air Force Institute of Technology's (AFIT) efforts to transition from supersonic to hypersonic conditions.
The AFIT/ENY division requires updated DAQ systems to replace aging units that are currently in operation, which have been integral in capturing data and controlling wind tunnels. The goal is to ensure that the new systems meet specific technical requirements and are delivered within a tight timeframe.
Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of 2 National Instruments Data Acquisition Systems (NI DAQ) as specified in the Statement of Work (SOW). The minimum technical requirements for the systems include:
1. PXIe-1088 9-Slot 3U PXI Express Chassis
2. PXIE-6509, 96-CH 5V/TTL/CMOS (24MA) DIGITAL I/O MODULE
3. PXIe-8862, 2.6 GHz 8-Core i7 Controller with Removable Drive, Windows 11 IOT LTSC 24H2 64-bit
4. NI PXIe-6361, X Series DAQ (16 AI, 24 DIO, 2 AO)
5. 2 each, PXIe-4331 8-Ch Bridge Analog Input, 102.4kS/s
6. PXIe-4353 32-Ch Thermocouple Input
7. NI TB-4353 Isothermal Terminal Block for PXIe-4353
8. SCB-100A Noise Rejecting, Shielded I/O Connector Block
9. Cable Assy, Type SH100-100-Flex, 1 m
10. Power Cord, AC, U.S., 125VAC, 15A
11. A warranty of three years on all parts is required.
Period of Performance
Delivery is required within 60 days after receipt of order (ARO).
Place of Performance
The delivery location is specified as: Air Force Institute of Technology/ENY, 2950 Hobson Way, Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433.
