VDATS Support Equipment (National Instrument Corp)

The US Air Force is soliciting and negotiating with only one source for the procurement of kits to build new Versatile Diagnostic Automated Test Stations (VDATS) systems. The proposed contract will be for five years, including a base year with four ordering periods. The original equipment manufacturer for these parts is National Instruments Corporation. • The contract is a follow-on to a previous contract awarded to National Instruments Corporation in May 2021. • The 402nd Electronics Maintenance Group (EMXG) requires the procurement of kits to fulfill fielding requirements. • The solicitation is under the authority of FAR 6.302, which allows for sole-source contracts.