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The RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposed – it does not constitute as a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue a RFQ in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Responses will be treated as information only and will not be evaluated as a proposal. Further, the Government is not at this time seeking quotes and will not accept unsolicited quotes. A return response from the Government regarding the RFI submission is not guaranteed. The RFI respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation from future announcements or contracts. Respondents should indicate which portions of their response are propriety and should mark accordingly. NOTE: This RFI is not associated with any previous or ongoing RFQs or Fair Opportunity Proposal Requests issued by the DAF. The SIDEC Lab at Edwards AFB has a requirement for a X-Ray Machine with the salient characteristics as follows: The critical specifications that our X-Ray system must meet are as follows: Minimum focal spot size of 5um or less (to support our expected 0.5mm pitch components) Minimum tube voltage: 90 kV (to support our standard 0.063” board thickness) Must support PCB assemblies at least 10”x12” Operates on standard 115VAC @ 60Hz (<14A) Must have a footprint of 36”x36” or smaller, with a maximum height of 48” while being moved, 60” while stationary. Must weight 900 lbs. or less (our workbench capacity) Must not require any external X-ray radiation related safety precautions (must have safety interlocks) Must be a fully functional stand-alone system (no other equipment required to produce PCB inspection images/models) Must include a Microsoft Windows-based PC for control, image preview, and data export. 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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A quotation is requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: The Air Force TEST CENTER (AFTC/PZZF) at Edwards AFB intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price-purchase order to Creative Electron, Inc (CAGE: 54S43) under the authority of 6.302-1, “only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.” Market research has determined this is the only benchtop system in the marketplace that natively meets all of the Government’s physical salient characteristics while providing the precise, high-magnification software required for this capability. While this is a sole-source requirement, any responsible source who believes they can meet all the requirements described in this synopsis may submit, in writing, a complete quote and technical capability statement for consideration. Offerors shall submit quotes via email, please note the maximum file size is 10MB. Emails over this file size will not be received. Submit only written offers; oral offers will not be accepted. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulations Overhaul (RFO) 2026-1, R-DFARS Change 03/09/2026, and Class Deviation 2026-O0015. THIS REQUIREMENT WILL BE: Sole Source to a Small Business (Creative Electron, Inc). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number for this acquisition is 334517 with a size standard of 1200 employees. Delivery: Period of Performance/Lead time will be 10 Weeks ARO. FOB Destination to Edwards AFB, CA 93524. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEV-O0038), applies to this acquisition. Provisions and clauses can be viewed via internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul. Offerors shall prepare their quotations in accordance with 52.212-1. In addition, the following information shall be included: PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTOR INFORMATION WITHIN YOUR QUOTE: SAM UEI: TIN Number: CAGE Code: Contractor Name: Payment Terms (NET 30) or Discount: Point of Contact Name and Phone Number: Email address: Warranty: Date Offer Expires: FOB Destination: Edwards AFB, CA 93524 Estimated Delivery Lead Time: 1. Basis for Award: Because this is a sole-source acquisition, the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, is not applicable. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this RFQ to Creative Electron, Inc upon a determination by the Contracting Officer that the proposed price is fair and reasonable. 2. Offerors shall include complete copies of all applicable provisions. Offers will be considered incomplete if these are not included with the quote. The Offeror shall ensure their annual representations and certifications are current on the System for Award Management (SAM) website at https://www.sam.gov. 3. The clause at 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEV 2026-O0038), applies to this acquisition. 4. Additional Contract Requirement or Terms and Conditions: Please find the complete list of applicable provisions and clauses in the attached solicitation document. Pursuant to new RFO procedures, 52.212-5 is no longer utilized, and all applicable statutory and executive order clauses have been explicitly incorporated by reference or full text in the attachment. 5. Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS): N/A 6. Quote Submission Information: It is the government’s intent to award without discussions. Therefore, the initial quote should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer (CO) determines that discussions are necessary. Responses must be received no later (NLT) 9:00 a.m., Pacific Daylight Time, 21 August 2026. 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