M26-016 Invenio S and Hyperion II Bruker

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the procurement of a Bruker Invenio Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer FTIR with a Bruker Hyperion II FTIR Microscope. The Product Service Code is 6680.

• Bruker Invenio Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer FTIR

• Bruker Hyperion II FTIR Microscope

• Contract Number: FA812626P0016

• Solicitation Number: FA812626Q00120001

• Award/Effective Date: 05 Feb 2026

• Solicitation Issue Date: 12 Dec 2025

• Offer Due Date: 05 Jan 2026, 02:00 PM

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Total Award Amount: USD 234,210.30

• Period of Performance: Delivery is expected within 17 weeks from the date of award receipt.

• Proposals are due by 05 Jan 2026, 02:00 PM.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Inspection and Acceptance will occur at Destination.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 334516

• Size Standard: 1000 employees

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, electronic submission of payment requests, and item unique identification.

• An attachment titled 'Item Description' is referenced with a date of 27 Oct 2025.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for commercial products and commercial services. It includes the solicitation number FA812626Q00120001, issued by FA8126 AFSC PZIMB at Tinker AFB, OK. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

The document references a "See Schedule" for details on supplies/services, indicating that specific requirements and deliverables will be detailed in a separate schedule, likely an attachment.

• Contract Number: FA812626P0016

• Award/Effective Date: 5 Feb 2026

• Period of Performance: Awarded through 12 Dec 2025 (Solicitation Issue Date) with an effective date of 5 Feb 2026. The offer due date is 05 Jan 2026.

• Total Award Amount: USD 234,210.30

• Discount Terms: Net Days 30

• Offer Due Date: 05 Jan 2026, 02:00 PM

• Method of Solicitation: Request for Quote (RFQ)

• Submission Instructions: Offerors are required to sign and return the document. Invoices should be submitted to the address shown in Block 18a, unless a different address is checked. Addenda are attached.

• Acquisition Set Aside: Small Business

• NAICS Code: 334516 (North American Industry Classification Standard)

• Size Standard: 1000

• The document incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, FAR 52.212-3, and 52.212-5, which are attached. Addenda are also attached.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Item Description," details the specific technical requirements for a Bruker Invenio Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) and a Bruker Hyperion II FT-IR Microscope. It serves as a detailed specification for potential vendors to understand the exact equipment and capabilities being requested.

Bruker Invenio Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) – Quantity: 1

• Benchtop FT-IR system with a 20-meter fixed path-length gas cell for quantitative gaseous analysis.
• Integrated laser system for precise gas cell alignment.
• High-sensitivity Deuterated Triglycine Sulfate (DTGS) detector.
• Spectral resolution of 0.4 cm⁻¹ or better.
• Mid-infrared KBr beamsplitter (standard range 8,000–300 cm⁻¹).
• Permanently aligned interferometer with documented stability.
• Electronically stabilized infrared source.
• Wavenumber accuracy of 0.01 cm⁻¹ or better at 2000 cm⁻¹.
• Fixed Path-Length Gas Cell: Aluminum body, operates up to 3 ATM, heated to ≥100°C.
• User Manual: Comprehensive electronic (PDF) and printed manuals.
• Analytical Software: Latest manufacturer's version with full instrument control, automatic compensation for water vapor and CO2, robust quantitative gas analysis methods, and compatibility with Microsoft Windows 11.
• Computer Hardware: Dedicated computer meeting manufacturer's recommended specifications.
• Supplies and Special Tools: Includes unique supplies, 60-day consumables, and special tools for maintenance.
• On-Site Installation, Verification, and Training: One day set-up, one day training (minimum 8 hours), and an additional 8 hours of training for Air Force chemists.

Bruker Hyperion II FT-IR Microscope – Quantity: 1

• Advanced materials characterization combining FT-IR and QCL imaging (transmission, reflection, ATR modes).
• High spatial resolution down to diffraction limit.
• Rapid imaging capabilities with ILIM.
• TE-MCT detectors (no liquid nitrogen required).
• Selectable apertures for specific region analysis.
• Ideal for polymer blends, laminates, coatings, and surface/interfacial studies.
• Enables failure analysis through microscopic chemical change detection.
• Flexible accessories and optional cooling/heating stages.
• Combines spectral and visual images for simplified data interpretation.
• On-Site Installation, Verification, and Training: Similar to the FTIR system, including set-up, performance verification, and training for Air Force chemists.

This document is critical for any vendor intending to bid on this opportunity. It outlines the precise technical specifications, required accessories, software, installation, and training for the requested equipment. Bidders must ensure their proposed products meet or exceed all listed requirements to be considered compliant.