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VDATS Support Equipment (National Instrument Corp)
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND > AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER > FA8579 SOFTWARE SPRT AFSC PZIM
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Quick analysis
Presolicitation indicates intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source (FAR 6.302) as a follow-on to FA857121D0005 with National Instruments Corporation (NI) for VDATS support equipment kits.
Scope is OEM-specific hardware (VDATS kits) under NAICS 334515, which is outside Trace’s core lanes and listed as a lower-priority registered NAICS in the company profile.
No attachments were provided; analysis is based on SAM metadata only. Given the sole‑source posture to NI (the OEM and incumbent), Trace lacks a viable access path or competitive position.
Scope summary
- Supply kits to build new Versatile Diagnostic Automated Test Stations (VDATS) for 402 EMXG.
- Five-year contract (base + four ordering periods).
- Brand/OEM-specific requirement to National Instruments Corporation (follow-on to FA857121D0005).
- Place of performance Warner Robins, GA (AFSC).
Dimension scores
Total
- 11/100
Technical Fit
- 3/20
Requirement is procurement of OEM VDATS kits (hardware for automated test stations). This is not aligned with Trace’s core SATCOM, CDS, MPE, JADC2, IT O&M, or SE&I lanes. NAICS 334515 is listed as a registered NAICS with lower BD priority in the company profile. Evidence: SAM description states kits to build new VDATS systems; OEM: National Instruments Corp.
Past Performance
- 5/20
Trace has USAF past performance (e.g., ABMS IDIQ, USAFCENT Comms & IT), but not in AFSC EMXG test equipment manufacturing/procurement. Agency familiarity exists, yet mission area is not directly transferable. Evidence: Company profile PP; customer is AFMC/AFSC EMXG per SAM metadata.
Vehicles / Contract Access
- 1/10
This appears to be a sole-source procurement, not competed on a vehicle Trace holds, and access is effectively restricted to the OEM/incumbent NI. Evidence: SAM description cites FAR 6.302 intent to negotiate with only one source and follow-on to NI.
Competitive Position
- 0/15
Clear incumbent/OEM advantage: follow-on to NI with stated intent to sole source to NI. Trace has no documented OEM relationship with NI. Evidence: SAM description names National Instruments as OEM and prior awardee.
Risk
- 1/15
Very high pursuit risk due to sole-source posture to OEM and lack of viable teaming/access path; minimal likelihood of competitive opening. Evidence: FAR 6.302 one-source intent noted in SAM description; no attachments indicating a change.
Strategic Value
- 0/10
No discernible strategic value for Trace: outside core lanes, hardware OEM-centric, and inaccessible due to sole-source intent. Even if accessible, limited synergy with Trace differentiators.
Compliance
- 1/10
Set-aside: None (Trace eligible), but brand/OEM requirement effectively disqualifies non-OEM bidders. No evidence Trace can meet an NI brand-only requirement. Evidence: SAM description names NI as OEM and sole-source target; no other compliance levers available.
Concerns
- Sole-source to OEM (NI) under FAR 6.302 blocks competitive access.
- Follow-on incumbent advantage to NI.
- NAICS 334515 manufacturing focus misaligned with Trace core capabilities.
- No solicitation documents available to suggest any opening or alternate paths.
Teaming opportunities
- No documented OEM partnership/authorization with National Instruments; teaming path appears unavailable given sole-source intent.
Competitive position
- None—scope is OEM-centric and designated for NI per presolicitation.
Bid/No bid factors
- Presolicitation states intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source (NI).
- Follow-on to NI contract FA857121D0005.
- OEM-specific (brand-name) requirement.
- No attachments or draft artifacts to indicate competitive avenues.
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Review status: Up to date
Logical upstream opportunity: 30581
Notice lineage:
- e25359b6cc414064a34e5e11dcfb3a53 (posted 2026-04-13) - current
Last synced: 2026-04-21T15:33:26.864382+00:00
Last analyzed: 2026-04-21T15:34:19.610178+00:00
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- 2026-04-21T15:33:26.867296+00:00: e25359b6cc414064a34e5e11dcfb3a53 with 0 docs
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