Track Ball Controllers

The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS PKB) supporting the United States Space Force, has issued solicitation FA461026Q0020 for the procurement of track ball controllers. This requirement seeks a remote control solution to operate existing K-Mount optical tracking systems, enabling these mounts to be placed inside facilities where personnel cannot be present. While the solution may utilize commercial-off-the-shelf hardware, the contractor must perform minor modifications to software libraries to ensure full compatibility and integration with the L3 Brashear digital control system. This acquisition is classified under NAICS code 334118 for Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing and PSC 7490 for Miscellaneous Office Machines.

The solicitation is a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside restricted to small business concerns with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Proposals must include a scale drawing or picture of the proposed system and demonstrate the technical capacity to modify software for interface compatibility. Evaluation will be based on the offeror’s ability to meet the requirements specified in the salient characteristics. The place of performance is Lompoc, California, and the response deadline is May 4, 2026. Quotes must remain valid for 30 calendar days from the submission deadline.

The official record for this notice includes five attachments: the solicitation document, a list of salient characteristics, and a question-and-answer document, with updates posted between April 15 and April 30, 2026. Vince Mills serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement. All products provided must adhere to the technical specifications outlined in the provided documentation to be considered responsive.