Automated Smoke Point Instrument

Project ID: FA860126P0028 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Deadline	05/18/26
Posted	05/08/26
Estimated Value	$44,319 (value based on agency estimated range)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC	6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Location	Lompoc, CA 93437 United States

Description

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Summary

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Base Support Branch (AFLCMC/PZIBB) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), OH intends to award a sole source contract to: DC SCIENTIFIC, INC.12692 Sandy DR

6750 Mclean WAY STE D

Glen Burnie, Maryland 21060-6409, United States This requirement is for one (1) Automated Smoke Point Instrument in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Commercial Purchase Order and carried out as a sole source action (not competitively awarded). This authority is supported by an approved Single Source Justification. The applicable NAICS code is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. This NAICS code has a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The Aerospace Fuels Laboratory (AFPET/PTPLE) has a requirement for one Automated Smoke Point instrument to perform specification testing on Aviation Turbine Fuel, Kerosene-based. Instrument must meet the requirements set forth in ASTM D1322. This is a requirement to support the launch and fuels management mission of Vandenberg Space Force Base. Without the Automated Smoke Point instrument, the laboratory will be unable to complete specification testing requirements for Aviation Turbine Fuels (Jet A, JP-8, JP-4, JP-5, JPTS). AD Systems manufactures the ASTM D1322 Automated Smoke Point instrument, but they do not distribute in the USA however, DC Scientific, Inc. is their exclusive authorized representative in the USA. Therefore, DC Scientific is the only vendor that meets the requirement specifications. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation package will be issued. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. All responses received by 18 May 2026 @ 1300 Eastern Time will be considered by the Government. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals/quotes. Responses and questions shall be submitted via email to jennifer.blackford@us.af.mil and eve.aden@us.af.mil.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Base Support Branch (AFLCMC/PZIBB) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), OH intends to award a sole source contract to DC Scientific, Inc., located at 12692 Sandy Dr, 6750 McLean Way Ste D, Glen Burnie, Maryland, 21060-6409, United States. This contract is for the procurement of an Automated Smoke Point Instrument to support the Aerospace Fuels Laboratory's mission at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The laboratory provides analytical support for flight-critical products related to warfighter and space launch operations for the Air Force and other DoD agencies. The instrument is essential for conducting specification testing on Aviation Turbine Fuels and Kerosene-based Propellants as per ASTM D1322 standards. DC Scientific is the exclusive authorized representative in the USA for AD Systems, the manufacturer of this instrument. Work Details The contract involves the delivery of one (1) Automated Smoke Point Instrument that meets the following specifications: - Must comply with ASTM D1322-24 standards for smoke point testing of Kerosene and Aviation Turbine Fuels. - Must be a benchtop unit weighing ≤ 50 lbs with dimensions WxDxH ≤ 24”x24”x24”. - Configured for standard 100-240V single phase, 50/60Hz electricity with a 3 wire electrical cord and 20 amp plug. - Equipped with a digital camera to analyze flame height ranging from 0.0 to 50.0 mm with a minimum resolution of 0.05 mm. - Must include temperature, pressure & humidity sensors with specified ranges and accuracies: - Pressure: 30 to 110 kPa (±0.5 kPa) - Humidity: 10 to 90% RH - Temperature: 5 to 50 °C - Must have a candle displacement system for flame height adjustment and automatic compensation for atmospheric conditions. - Capable of storing data with >2GB storage and connectivity options including USB, Ethernet & RS-232 ports. - Package includes one Wick Trimmer Set, one Wick Tube, and 50 compatible woven circular cotton extracted Wicks with specific casing and filling specifications. - On-site installation and training (minimum four hours) at Vandenberg SFB, CA are required along with technical support. Period of Performance The product must be delivered and installed within 12 weeks after contract award. Place of Performance The product will be delivered to Aerospace Fuels Laboratory (FP2075), AFPET/PTPLE, 1747 Utah Ave Bldg 6670, Vandenberg AFB CA 93437-5220.

Contacts

Contact name	Eve Aden
Contact email	eve.aden@us.af.mil
Contact phone	None
Secondary contact name	Jennifer Blackford
Secondary contact email	jennifer.blackford@us.af.mil
Secondary contact phone	None