SPECIAL NOTICE
66 -- Flashpoint Tester
- Notice Date
- 10/10/2019
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Test Center (AFTC) - Eglin, 308 W. D Ave., Eglin AFB, Florida, 32542-5418, United States
- ZIP Code
- 32542-5418
- Solicitation Number
- FA930020P5007
- Archive Date
- 10/31/2019
- Point of Contact
- Rochelle L Adams, Phone: 6612757301, Chelsi J. Creamer, Phone: 6612771993
- E-Mail Address
-
rochelle.adams@us.af.mil, chelsi.creamer.1@us.af.mil
(rochelle.adams@us.af.mil, chelsi.creamer.1@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Synopsys of proposed contract action for Ayalytical Instruments, Inc. to procure a flash point tester to provide a capability to measure the flash points of new liquid propellant candidates which were synthesized at AFRL. The minimum requirements for the flash point tester are as follows: The instrument must have a modular design to allow for maximum temperature measuring ranges to ensure maximum flexibility without needing to purchase multiple instruments. The temperature range of the instrument must be at least 0 to 420C, to achieve this range a separate module can be used. The heating rate of the instrument should be capable of achieving at least 5.5C/min. For ASTM D7094, the instrument should have a repeatability of at least 4.1C and reproducibility of 5.5C. Sample volume should be 1 mL, with a max sample size of 2 mL. The instrument should have a color touch screen that is at least 8" in size. In order to fully characterize new materials synthesized at AFRL Edwards and provide comparison to state of the art propellants, a small scale flashpoint tester is required. The instrument will further the research capabilities of the S&E's at Edwards AFRL. The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Directorate of Contracting, Installation Contracting Division (PZRA), on behalf of The Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL/RQR) at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) in California, intends to issue an award to Ayalytical Instruments, Inc. on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP). The statutory authority which permits a solicitation from one source is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This authority is supported by an approved Sole Source Justification Letter. It is the Government's intent to proceed with as a single source action. The applicable NAICS code is 334516. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is 1000 employees. This notice neither constitutes an RFQ/RFP or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does it restrict the Government in any way to an ultimate acquisition approach. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the government. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. AFTC has appointed an Ombudsman to hear concerns from potential offerors relating to this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather the Contracting Officer, Ms. Chelsi Creamer. For any concerns, interested parties may call the Air Force Test Center Ombudsman, Air Force Test Center Vice Commander, 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784, phone number (661) 277-2810, facsimile number (661) 277-7593. For further information, contact the Contracting Specialist, Rochelle Adams, AFTC/PZRA, (661) 275-7301 or the Contracting Officer, Chelsi Creamer, AFTC/PZRA (661) 277-1993. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for bid or a request for Quotation or proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No costs will be paid for any charges incurred in responding to this synopsis.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Edwards AFB, Edwards, California, 93524, United States
- Zip Code: 93524
- Zip Code: 93524
- Record
- SN05472863-W 20191012/191010230835-92d98d4ac19438e6b53550ac0e4a8e31 (fbodaily.com)
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