Vapor Pressure Analyzer

Project ID: A063144 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Deadline	05/15/26
Posted	05/08/26
Estimated Value	$25,000 - $90,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	334513 - Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
PSC	6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Location	Lompoc, CA 93437 United States

Description

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Summary

Notice from the United States Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Installation Contracting Division, Base Support Contracting Branch at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio: The AFLCMC Operational Contracting Branch, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is seeking capabilities packages of potential sources including Small Businesses (SB). This sources sought synopsis is published for market research purposes only, to identify potential sources capable of delivering a Vapor Pressure Analyzer with the capabilities described herein for the Aerospace Fuels Laboratory located at Vanderburg SFB, CA. The Government is seeking capabilities packages from all potential sources, including but not limited to: small business (SB), 8(a) participants, HUBZone Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Firms that respond shall review the attached instructions and technical requirements and submit responses that: - Specify that offered products meet the specifications provided below; and - Provide detailed information to show clear technical compliance. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUOTES. All interested firms shall submit a response to the Primary Points of Contact, Mr. Henry Agee at henry.agee@us.af.mil and Jennifer Blackford at jennifer.blackford@us.af.mil, demonstrating their capability to provide the Vapor Pressure Analyzer. A solicitation for this requirement does not exist, therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation . The decision to solicit for a contract will be solely within the Government's discretion. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this acquisition is 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables with a small business size standard of 750 employees. Firms responding should indicate socio-economic status (8(a) with Graduation Date, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, WOSB, small business, and/or HUBZone). Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent action. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a Department of Defense (DoD) contract. A small business set-aside decision has not yet been made. Respondents should note the potential application of Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14) and the Non-Manufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219-33) to a future acquisition that may result from this Sources Sought. Respondents should consider how the primary tasks identified in this notice will be broken out between prime contractor and subcontractors and address subcontracting in their response, if applicable/necessary. Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought is voluntary. This Sources Sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any Government assessments. The Government's assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small business or any particular small business program.

CAPABILITIES PACKAGE

All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package to provide Calibration/PM of Particle Counter systems and Consumables that explicitly demonstrates their capability to provide the required service. The capabilities package should be brief and concise yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. However, the response must not exceed five (5) pages. Capabilities Packages submitted in response to this sources sought synopsis must be received at the following e-mail addresses NO LATER THAN 15 May 2026 AT 12:00 PM EASTERN TIME. All correspondence sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads: Vapor Pressure Analyzer. If this subject line is not included, the email may not get through email filters at WPAFB. Filters are designed to delete emails without a subject or with a suspicious subject or attachments. Attachments with files ending in .zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted. Ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xlsx or .xls documents are attached to your email. All other attachments may be deleted. Responses shall be submitted via email to the following addresses: henry.agee@us.af.mil and jennifer.blackford@us.af.mil. Please direct all questions concerning this acquisition to Mr. Henry Agee at henry.agee@us.af.mil and Jennifer Blackford at jennifer.blackford@us.af.mil and include the necessary subject line indicated above. Attachments: - Instructions

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The United States Air Force, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a Vapor Pressure Analyzer. This equipment is intended for the Aerospace Fuels Laboratory located at Vandenberg Space Force Base (SFB), California. The laboratory provides critical analytical support related to aerospace fuels and is focused on enhancing operational capabilities for warfighter and space launch operations. Work Details The contract requires the delivery of one Vapor Pressure Analyzer that meets specific technical requirements for testing various fuels including Automotive & Aviation Gasolines, Ethanol Fuel Blends, and Jet Fuel. The analyzer must conform to ASTM D5191 standards and include the following specifications: - Electrically configured for 100-240V single phase, 50/60Hz. - Benchtop unit weighing ≤ 50 lbs with dimensions ≤ 24”x24”x24”. - Capable of analyzing Gasoline, Ethanol Fuels, Organic/Aqueous Solvents, and Kerosene-based fuels. - Must create vacuum without an external pump using an automated piston. - Sample test chamber should hold 5-50 mL of liquid and vapor with a vapor-to-liquid ratio from 0.02/1 to 100/1. - Test temperature range of 0 – 120 °C with stability of at least 0.05 °C. - Test pressure range of 0 – 1,000 kPa with pressure resolution of at least 0.02 kPa. - Equipped with sensors for real-time temperature and pressure measurements. - Sample measurement time of <10 min once conditions are achieved; sample volume ≤10 mL. - Built-in touch screen for instrument control and results display. - Memory storage capability with USB, Ethernet & RS-232 ports. - Includes mesh inlet filters (Qty:5) and n-Pentane Calibration Standard. - On-site installation, performance verification, and training at Vandenberg SFB are required, along with technical support during business hours. Period of Performance The contractor shall deliver and install the product within 12 weeks after contract award. Place of Performance Aerospace Fuels Laboratory (FP2075), AFPET/PTPLE, 1747 Utah Ave Bldg 6670, Vandenberg AFB CA 93437-5220.

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