PANalytical ZETIUM WDXRF Spectrometer PM
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC/PZIMB) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, intends to award a Sole Source, Firm Fixed-Price contract for Preventive Maintenance (PM) services for the PANalytical ZETIUM WDXRF Spectrometer. The contract will span one base year and two option years. While designated as sole source, all responsible sources are encouraged to submit capability statements and proposals for consideration. Proposals are due January 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The objective is to protect the spectrometer's capability and investment through routine maintenance, failure prevention, and adjustments for normal wear. The contractor will provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, materials, and inspection manuals for two annual PMs per equipment item. Services include a 48-hour on-site response time during business hours, unlimited emergency calls, unlimited labor and travel if phone support fails, and phone technical support. Specific PM tasks encompass cleaning, topping cooling water, replacing vacuum pump oil, maintaining gas systems, greasing, replacing filters, cleaning membranes, checking CPU battery, and various detector and safety checks, all performed according to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Duration: One (1) Base Year (January 29, 2026 - January 28, 2027) and two (2) Option Years (Option Year 1: January 29, 2027 - January 28, 2028; Option Year 2: January 28, 2028 - January 29, 2029).
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (with consideration for all responsible sources). The original solicitation also indicated a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- Place of Performance: Oklahoma City–Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.
- Product/Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: January 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST (extended by Amendment 0001).
- Submission Method: Emailed quotations are preferred.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the technically acceptable vendor with the lowest evaluated price, utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
- Requirements: Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), complete and sign the solicitation's pricing sections, and provide electronic or form-based representations and certifications. Authorization to perform repairs on proprietary equipment is mandatory.
Special Requirements & Attachments
Bidders must review several key documents:
- Wage Determination: Incorporate minimum wage rates and fringe benefits from the Service Contract Act wage determination (2015-5315_rev 28) into cost proposals.
- Contract Safety (Appendix C): Outlines "Low Risk" safety requirements, including prompt mishap notification, compliance with OSHA and Air Force regulations, and submission of a site-specific safety plan within 10 days of contract award.
- Equipment List (Appendix A): Provides a detailed inventory of the PANalytical ZETIUM WDXRF Spectrometer, including technical identifiers.
- Compliance: Adherence to federal, state, and local laws, environmental protection, HAZMAT/HAZWASTE handling, security, OPSEC, Foreign Object Damage (FOD)/Dropped Object Prevention (DOP), tool control, and various training requirements is mandatory.