Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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ARC Pallet Image.png | PNG | Jun 2, 2026 | |
Room 111 Layout-Furniture-Dimensions.pdf | Jun 2, 2026 | ||
Engineering Screen Layout with Description.pptx | PPTX | Jun 2, 2026 | |
FA930226Q0055 QA.pdf | Jun 2, 2026 | ||
Attachment 3 - Past Performance Questionnaire.docx | DOCX | May 13, 2026 | |
Attachment 2 - Solicitation - FA930226Q0055.pdf | May 13, 2026 | ||
Attachment 1- Statement of Requirement KC46 VR.pdf | May 13, 2026 |
KC-46A ARO/Receiver/Engineering Virtual Reality Simulator
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) at Edwards Air Force Base is procuring a KC-46A Aerial Refueling Operator (ARO)/Receiver/Engineering Virtual Reality (VR) Simulator. This acquisition, conducted under solicitation FA930226Q0055, provides a high-fidelity training environment for the 418th Flight Test Squadron. The system is designed to improve safety during flight testing by offering virtual renderings for boom operators. The government is using simplified acquisition procedures for commercial products and intends to award a single contract with a one-year performance period. Evaluation follows a Best Value Tradeoff approach where Past Performance and Price are weighted equally and carry more weight than Technical Capabilities. A firm budget ceiling of $720,000.00 is in place; any quote exceeding this amount is ineligible for award. The solicitation includes a Statement of Requirements (SOR), engineering screen layouts, and facility floor plans for Room 111 at Edwards AFB, where the system will be installed. The Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB is seeking a KC-46A VR simulator to support the 418th Flight Test Squadron. This system provides a high-fidelity environment for training boom operators, which is essential for maintaining safety during high-risk flight test operations. The contractor will deliver a complete VR training environment featuring accurate aerodynamic models and physics for air refueling scenarios.
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Contact and place of performance
Jenna Jacobson
Edwards, CA 93524
USA
Amendment 2: The following documents have been added to the attachments: FA930226Q0055 Q&A Engineering Screen Layout with Description Room 111 Layout-Furniture-Dimensions ARC Pallet Image All vendors should note, testing is the primary mission of Edwards AFB, and its Test Squadrons; the acquired station will support that test mission. The Boom Operator is a high-risk occupational specialty in th...
View more(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in RFO Subpart 12.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Simplified Procedures (RFO 12.201-1) will be used for requirement.
(ii) Solicitation Number: FA9302-26-Q-0055 (found at Attachment 2) **Please provide the full solicitation number on all packages**
Interested parties who believe they can meet all the requirements for the products described in this combined synopsis/solicitation are invited to submit, in writing, a complete quote.
Offerors are required to submit with their quote enough information for the Government to evaluate the requirements detailed in this combined synopsis/solicitation. Offerors shall submit quotes via email, please note the maximum file size is 10MB. Emails over this file size will not be received. Submit only written offers; oral offers will not be accepted.
This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul effective 20 April 2026.
(iv) THIS REQUIREMENT WILL BE: For the acquisition of KC-46A ARO/Receiver/Engineering Virtual Reality Simulator. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number for this acquisition is 336413 “Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing” with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
(v) Delivery: Period of Performance will be 1 year from date of award.
(vi) The provision at RFO 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2026), applies to this acquisition. Provisions and clauses can be viewed via internet at Acquisition.gov, https://www.acquisition.gov/.
Offerors shall prepare their quotations in accordance with RFO 52.212-1. In addition, the following information shall be included:
PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTOR INFORMATION WITHIN YOUR QUOTE:
1. SAM UEI:
2. TIN Number:
3. CAGE Code:
4. Contractor Name:
5. Payment Terms (NET 30) or Discount:
6. Point of Contact Name and Phone Number:
7. Email address:
8. Warranty:
9. Date Offer Expires:
10. FOB Destination:
11. Estimated Delivery Lead Time:
12. The provision at RFO 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2026) applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
***Please read the evaluation criteria closely. If vendor does not provide a full response, it will be found unresponsive***
The solicitation provides that quotations will be evaluated using Best Value. Award will be made to the vendor whose quote provides the Best Overall Value. All offerors will be evaluated using the following evaluation criteria:
Past Performance and Price will be weighted more heavily than Technical Capabilities.
Past Performance and Price will be weighted equally.
Instructions to offerors:
Please also include the following with your quotes:
- Completion of Attachment 2, FA9302-26-Q-0055.
- Completion of Attachment 3, Past Performance Questionnaire(s) (PPQ), identifying any applicable past performance based on the evaluation criteria. These should be completed by the end user of the previous effort, not by the offeror.
-Delivery lead time
-Identification of open market items (if applicable)
-Details regarding any warranties or support plans applicable to this purchase
-Quote validity period
-CAGE/UEI *must* be on the quote
-Discount Terms
-Quotes should be no longer than 5 pages.
Evaluation:
The Government will award a purchase order resulting from the RFQ to the responsible offeror whose quote is responsive to the RFQ and considered to be the Best Value based on the evaluation criteria above.
(viii) Offerors must have completed copies of applicable provisions in sam.gov. Offers will be considered incomplete if not completed.
(iv) The clause at RFO 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2026), applies to this acquisition.
(x) Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS): N/A
(xi) Quote Submission Information:
It is the government’s intent to award without negotiations. Therefore, each initial quote should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the government reserves the right to conduct negotiations if the Contracting Officer (CO) determines that negotiations are necessary.
Offers are due by 3 Jun 2026 at 8:00 AM, Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Offers must be sent via email to both Jenna Jacobson ([email protected]) AND Paola Diaz ([email protected]). No late submissions will be accepted.
(xiii) For additional information regarding this solicitation contact:
Primary Point of Contact:
Paola Diaz
Contract Specialist
Secondary Point of Contact:
Jenna Jacobson
Contracting Officer
QUESTION PERIOD: The period for questions regarding this RFQ will end at 12:00 PM PDT on 20 May 2026. Please send all questions to the CO via email at [email protected]. Phone inquiries are not available currently. All questions and answers will be posted to this RFQ.
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