Notice of Intent to Sole Source (NOCA) - Strain Gauges Tender, USA - 123182927

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Notice of Intent to Sole Source (NOCA) - Strain Gauges

Deadline : 22 Jul 2025

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 123182927

Document Ref. No. : F1S0AY5125A002

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Tender Details

Description

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...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : F1S0AY5125A002
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE :
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Jul 22, 2025 11:24 am PDT
Original Response Date: Jul 22, 2025 11:30 am PDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: Jul 25, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
Product Service Code: 1680 - MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS
NAICS Code: 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance: Edwards, CA 93524 USA

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