Handheld Analyzer
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically AFSC/PZIMB at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of one (1) Handheld XRF Analyzer. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under FAR Part 12. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is for a brand-name only item, the Niton XL5 Plus. Quotations are due by May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement of one (1) Handheld XRF Analyzer. The specific item is a Niton XL5 Plus, justified as a brand-name requirement due to its unique technological capabilities, including a 5W X-ray tube and proprietary GOLDD+ detector technology, essential for accurate quantification of light elements without external equipment. The analyzer must meet detailed specifications, including:
- Type: Portable XRF Spectrometer for alloy analysis.
- Analytical Capabilities: Must analyze elements from Magnesium (Mg) 12 through Uranium (U) 92.
- Performance: Enhanced performance for light element analysis (Mg, Al, Si, P, S) without helium purge or vacuum.
- Speed: Analysis time of approximately 1-2 seconds.
- X-ray Tube: At least 50kV, 200 µA with a rhodium (Rh) anode.
- Connectivity & Software: Must connect to a computer to download scans and results, with included software.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Period of Performance: Delivery is required on or before June 30, 2026.
- FOB Destination: Tinker AFB, OK.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: May 12, 2026, 2:00 PM, Tinker AFB OK Central Standard Time (CST).
- Submission Method: Emailed quotations are preferred.
- Requirements: Contractors must "wet" sign, date, and fill in pricing and proposed delivery date on page 2, and complete Unit Pricing on page 3 of the solicitation.
- Evaluation: Award will be conducted and evaluated under the provisions of FAR Part 12.201-1.
Additional Notes
Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for award. Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.