Design and Fabrication of Custom Force-Proportional Tracking Ball Controllers
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.SPACE SYSTEMS COMMAND.FA4610 30 CONS PKB
Location
Lompoc, CA
California
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Sources Sought
Service / NAICS
Engineering Services
NAICS 541330
Set-Aside
SBA
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.SPACE SYSTEMS COMMAND.FA4610 30 CONS PKB involves engineering services in Lompoc, California. This is a SBA set-aside procurement. Responses are due by Mar 24, 2026 (6 days remaining).
Contract Description
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation for proposals, a request for quotations, or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This notice is to assist the United States Space Force (USSF) in determining the availability of qualified and experienced sources for the design, development, and fabrication of a custom tracking ball controller system. The Government is not seeking pricing and will not accept unsolicited proposals. The Government requires a custom remote control solution to operate existing K-Mount optical tracking systems. The objective is to make these mounts remote-capable, allowing them to be placed inside a facility where personnel cannot be present. The core of this effort is the development of a force-proportional...
Timeline
Posted Date
Mar 16, 2026
Response Deadline
Mar 24, 2026
6 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
This is a SBA set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
This falls under Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), one of the core federal facilities and operational service categories.
Work will be performed in Lompoc, California. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required SBA certification
- ✓You have operations or past performance in California
- ✓You have direct experience in engineering services
- ✓You have worked with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.SPACE SYSTEMS COMMAND.FA4610 30 CONS PKB before
Harder to Win If…
- !Only 6 days remaining to prepare your response
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Contractor FAQ
What certifications are needed for this SBA contract?
This opportunity requires SBA certification. Contractors must be registered and certified in SAM.gov with the appropriate small business designation to be eligible to submit proposals.
How do I submit a bid for this DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.SPACE SYSTEMS COMMAND.FA4610 30 CONS PKB contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Mar 24, 2026.
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