How to bid on a Quasonix Portable Antenna System for the Dept of the Air Force

What the Air Force is buying and why it matters

The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Operational Contracting Division at Eglin AFB, Florida, is looking to purchase one Quasonix QTrack Portable Low-Gain Antenna System (Part # QSX-QTQ-200-CA) and a heavy-duty tripod (Part # QSX-AC-TRIPOD-HD). This contract also includes on-site installation and configuration services for the system.

This acquisition is important for vendors because it is a firm-fixed-price contract, meaning the price you quote is the price you get if awarded. The system is needed to ensure seamless interoperability and data integrity with the 896th Test Support Squadron's existing telemetry receivers.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on June 24, 2026. If you have questions about the solicitation, they must be submitted by July 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST. All quotes are due by July 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST. The final deadline for the overall opportunity is August 07, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334220, which has a size standard of 1,250 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 5985. This means only small businesses can bid.

Crucially, this is a brand-name restricted acquisition. Only authorized small business resellers of Quasonix products are eligible to submit a quote. Offers for alternative brands will not be considered.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the solicitation documents, you will need to click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view the documents.

Once you have the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and the Technical Requirements Document (TRD), review them carefully. Questions must be emailed to Darren R. Alvarez at [email protected] by the deadline. Quotes must also be submitted via email to Darren R. Alvarez at the same address, following the specific instructions in the "QUOTE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS" section of the solicitation.

Practical tips for a competitive response

Since this is a brand-name specific requirement, ensure your quote explicitly confirms you are an authorized reseller of Quasonix products and that you are offering the exact part numbers specified: QSX-QTQ-200-CA for the antenna system and QSX-AC-TRIPOD-HD for the heavy-duty tripod.

Pay close attention to the installation and configuration services required. Clearly outline your approach to these services in your quote, demonstrating your capability to perform them on-site at Eglin AFB. Double-check all submission instructions, especially regarding formatting and required attachments, to avoid your quote being deemed non-responsive.