Automated Smoke Point Instrument

The Air Force is conducting market research to identify sources capable of supplying one (1) Automated Smoke Point Instrument for the Aerospace Fuels Laboratory at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Interested firms must submit a concise capabilities package (maximum five pages) that demonstrates technical compliance with the instrument specifications, describes the facility, staff, management structure, and past experience on comparable projects (including contract numbers, dates, agencies, and points of contact). The package must also address subcontracting plans, compliance with FAR 52.219‑14 (Limitations on Subcontracting), the Non‑Manufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219‑33), and provide a statement on proprietary data handling, warranty terms (minimum two‑year extended warranty), recent commercial sales history, foreign‑ownership status, and anticipated use of small‑ or large‑business subcontractors. Submissions are to be emailed to Ms. Jennifer Blackford (jennifer.blackford@us.af.mil) and Ms. Eve Aden (eve.aden@us.af.mil) no later than 27 April 2026, 2:00 PM ET; all respondents must be registered in SAM. The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small‑business size standard of 1,000 employees. The Government may set aside the eventual solicitation for small businesses if at least two qualified small‑business primes can provide 50 % or more of the requirement; therefore, respondents should detail any teaming or subcontracting arrangements, anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted, and the socio‑economic status of the prime (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB/EDWOSB). Delivery, installation, and lead time are required within 12 weeks of award to DoDAAC FP2075, with payment upon receipt of a proper invoice after final inspection and acceptance. This sources‑sought notice is for market research only and does not constitute a request for proposals or a binding commitment.

Notice ID

bcd8a0969fa045d1b09aa56d1ebb62ad

Solicitation Number

A061567

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6640