Tender Details

Country: USA
Summary: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (NOCA) - Strain Gauges
UST Ref No: 123182927
Deadline: 22 Jul 2025
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Government
Tender Value: Refer Document
Notice Type: Tender
Document Ref. No.: F1S0AY5125A002
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The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) intends to solicit and award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract to VISHAY MEASUREMENTS GROUP INC, 951 Wendell BLVD Wendell, North Carolina 27591-9515, United States. IAW 5.203(a)(1), the anticipated award date is on or before Jul 25, 2025. The applicable NAICS is 334419 with a size standard of 750 employees. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 United States Code (USC) 2302(b), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and AFFARS 5313.501. The following is a brief description of the proposed contract action: The Vishay Measurement Group strain transducers are essential to capturing accurate strain data necessary for validating structural loads, flight envelope safety, and aerodynamic performance. Key performance attributes include: Precise strain sensitivity and calibration stability across varying temperatures and timeframes; Electrical compatibility with aircraft-specific data acquisition and signal conditioning systems; Physical adaptability to diverse mounting geometries tailored to individual test articles; And sustained reliability under conditions of high vibration, elevated temperatures, and dynamic structural loading. The required strain gages are produced exclusively by Vishay Measurement Group, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specified in the aircraft-s design and airworthiness documentation. The aircraft in question are owned and controlled by the prime contractor, Northrop Grumman, and the 420th CTF does not have configuration control. This means only the original, OEM-specified parts may be used without invalidating the aircraft-s flight worthiness certifications. Any deviation from the specified Vishay parts would trigger significant operational and financial consequences, including but not limited to: Redesign and recertification of aircraft electrical and mechanical subsystems by Northrop; Reworking sensor wiring and replacing interface...
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source (NOCA) - Strain Gauges - USA Tender

The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Notice of Intent to Sole Source (NOCA) - Strain Gauges. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 123182927 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-07-23.

The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.