Automatic Tap Testers
ID: FA812525Q0002Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8125 AFSC PZIMATINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS (6695)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7844e9cac1d64b0393566d35392bf85e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting bids for the procurement of two automatic tap testers under solicitation number FA812525Q0002. These handheld devices, which must weigh no more than 1.5 lbs and be battery-powered, are essential for detecting disbonding, damage, or delamination in honeycomb sandwiched materials with panel thicknesses up to 5 mm, and they must include features such as a digital XY plotter for defect mapping and a durable protective case. The contract is set aside for small businesses, with a firm-fixed price structure, requiring delivery to Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma by December 6, 2024. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Linsey Laird or Jason Shirazi via email and ensure compliance with all specified regulations and submission requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Linsey Laird
    Linsey.Laird@us.af.mil
    Jason Shirazi
    Jason.Shirazi@us.af.mil
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    Item Description_Automatic Tap Tester.pdf
    The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) of the Department of the Air Force is soliciting bids for the acquisition of two Automatic Tap Testers. These handheld devices, weighing no more than 1.5 lbs and battery-powered, must be capable of detecting disbonding, damage, or delamination in honeycomb sandwiched materials with panel thicknesses up to 5 mm. Essential features include a support mechanism for optimal tapping distance, a digital XY plotter for defect mapping, necessary software, and a remote probe. The proposal requires a test block, angle indicator, along with cables, and replacement hammer heads made from acrylic and aluminum. Additionally, a durable protective case designed for harsh conditions is essential, and a minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty is required. The request emphasizes procurement standards that ensure functionality and reliability for critical applications within the Air Force.
    Solicitation - FA812525Q0002.pdf
    The document is a solicitation for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) contracting related to the procurement of Automatic Tap Testers, referenced as FA812525Q0002. It specifies requirements concerning the solicitation number, points of contact, deadlines for submission, and delivery details, as well as the types of solicitation (i.e., Request for Quote and Invitation for Bid). The contract is categorized as firm-fixed price, requiring the delivery of two units by December 6, 2024, to Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Key elements include packaging and marking requirements to ensure safe delivery, inspection protocols upon arrival, and holiday provisions that the contractor must note when billing. The document outlines necessary regulations and clauses that the contractor must comply with, including terms related to electronic invoicing and small business program compliance. It emphasizes that all submissions must adhere to specified identification and tracking standards as per Department of Defense guidelines, ensuring items are properly marked for identification and valuation purposes. Overall, the RFP supports the federal initiative to empower small businesses, particularly those owned by women, in contributing to government contracts while maintaining specified quality and procedural standards.
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