Automatic Particle Counter

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information, included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and an additional written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is conducted as a commercial procurement using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13).

This notice is expected to result in award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a commercial commodity to the responsible offeror who submits a quotation that: (1) conforms to the requirements, (2) complies with the minimum requirements stated in the Statement of Work (SOW) as evidenced by providing a complete description of the equipment provided, and (3) that submits the quotation with the lowest price technically acceptable, provided that the price is determined to be fair and reasonable.

This requirement shall be 100% small business set aside under NAICS 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 Employees. The Air Force Petroleium Agency's Aerospace Fuels Laboratory at Vandenberg Space Force Base (AFPET/PTPLE) is in need of one (1) Automatic Particle Counter (APC) system with an option to purchase three (3) additional units.

The equipment will be used to determine particulate matter concentration in hydraulic and coolant fluid products and testing per ASTM D7619 or IP 577 to determine fuels cleanliness in aviation turbine or diesel fuels. See Statement of Work attachment for specifications. Quotes must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist via e-mail at owen.manning.1@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer at jennifer.jensen.10@us.af.mil.

Quotes must conform to the requirements of this solicitation and be received no later than 29 May 2024 at 12:00 PM EST. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that the quote and its attachments are received. Any correspondence sent via e-mail must contain the subject line “FA860124Q0102, Automatic Particle Counter."