Treality XDS MCU Hardware

Notice Type: Presolicitation Notice

Anticipated Contract Award Date: 22 May 2026

 Contract Award Number: TBD

This is a Sole Source presolicitation notice. No small business set-asides apply.

NAICS Code: 334118 FSC/PCS: 7B20

Description:

The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZG), located at 5 S. Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA, 93524 intends to issue a sole source, FFP contract to a large business, Treality SVS LLC located at 600 Bellbrook Ave, Xenia, Ohio 45385-4053, for VXDS MCU Master Control Units (WIN 11), XDS eRACU (WIN11), and one (1) day of on-site support for installation of MCU. The contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition, due to Treality SVS LLC being the manufacturer and distributor of these products and services.

Justification, Statutory Authority: Per RFO 6.103 Other than full and open competition. (a) Agencies may contract without providing for full and open competition under authorities specified in this section (see 10 U.S.C. 3204 and 41 U.S.C. 3304). RFO 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The authority permitting the use of noncompetitive procedures is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1).

In order to comply with RFO 5.101(c)(4)(vii), the reason for lack of competition is as follows:

Treality is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the XDS MCU and eRACU components. Based on direct communication with the OEM, Treality does not utilize a traditional IT product reseller network or third-party distributors. These highly specialized components are specifically engineered for integration into larger, complex mission systems and are exclusively sold direct to Government entities or approved system integrators. Awarding to any other source is impossible as the OEM strictly controls the distribution channel.

The item to be purchased is vendor and model specific.  It must be the XDS MCU Master Control Unit and XDS eRACU Remote Control Unit to interface with existing technology and licenses. The contract must include global 24.7 support for Severity 1 issues; fast response times for critical issues; unlimited number of support requests; remote support; online access to documentation / technical resources, knowledge base, discussion forums; and access to all software patches/updates/upgrades issued during the contract term. Maintenance contract term should be synchronized so all Support and Subscriptions become due at the same time (term). No other system can be utilized due to compatibility issues involving the SIL. The SIL that the hardware supports is a mission requirement that came out of F-22 mishap investigation which the Government is required to rehearse each mission with the test team within 48 hours of every mission.  Each mission loss costs the F-22 CTF more than $250K when range, control rooms, and test team personnel are considered.

FAR 52.225-3, Buy American–Free Trade Agreements–Israeli Trade Act, FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements, and FAR 52.225-11, Buy American-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements, or FAR 52.225-23, Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods-Buy American Statute-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements do not apply to this acquisition.

There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement.

Contractors must be registered in System for Award (SAM) at www.sam.gov

Please submit all questions, comments, and feedback regarding this product to the following Points of Contact:

• Ms. Karla Vazquez, Contract Specialist, Email: karla_lizette.vazquez_montes@us.af.mil
• Ms. Jenna Jacobson, Contracting Officer, Email: jenna.jacobson@us.af.mil

No telephone responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action is strictly voluntary. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be properly protected from disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. Any response submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel.

The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.

DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a presolicitation notice only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZG, will take procurement action on this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.