M26-016 Invenio S and Hyperion II Bruker
ID: FA812626Q0012Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8126 AFSC PZIMBTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3305, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LIQUID AND GAS FLOW, LIQUID LEVEL, AND MECHANICAL MOTION MEASURING INSTRUMENTS (6680)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/be1da9e93af34df6963e82de00f6516f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base, is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Bruker Invenio Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) and a Bruker Hyperion II FT-IR Microscope. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside and aims to enhance analytical capabilities for gas and solid/surface analysis, including quantitative gas analysis and monitoring of industrial emissions. The selected instruments will support critical operations at the base, with a contract period of performance set for 98 days after receipt of order. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by January 5, 2026, to Michael Chappell Jr. at michael.chappell.7@us.af.mil, and must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award consideration.

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    Michael Chappell Jr.
    michael.chappell.7@us.af.mil
    Anthony Dollard
    anthony.dollard@us.af.mil
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    CSS-FA812626Q0012.pdf
    The Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC/PZIMB) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, issued Solicitation Number FA812626Q0012, a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks a competitive, firm-fixed-price, Small Business Set-Aside contract for one Bruker Invenio Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer FTIR Bruker and Hyperion II FTIR Microscope, with a period of performance of 98 days ARO. Quotations are due by December 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, preferred via email to Michael Chappell Jr. (michael.chappell.7@us.af.mil). Award will be based on technical acceptability and the lowest evaluated price, with vendors required to be registered in SAM.gov. The solicitation includes detailed FAR and DFARS clauses, particularly concerning Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions and Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUID).
    M26-016 Invenio S and Hyperion II Bruker- item description.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force's Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) at Tinker Air Force Base is requesting a Bruker Invenio Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) and a Bruker Hyperion II FT-IR Microscope. The Bruker Invenio FTIR system, quantity one, requires a benchtop FT-IR with a 20-meter fixed path-length gas cell for quantitative gaseous analysis, a high-sensitivity DTGS detector, and a spectral resolution of 0.4 cm⁻¹ or better. It must include analytical software for instrument control, automatic compensation for water vapor and CO₂ interference, and compatibility with Windows 11. The Bruker Hyperion II FT-IR Microscope, also quantity one, is for advanced materials characterization, combining FT-IR and QCL imaging with various modes for non-metallic materials, offering high spatial resolution and rapid imaging capabilities with TE-MCT detectors. Both systems require dedicated computer hardware, initial supplies, special tools, and on-site installation, verification, and training for Air Force chemists.
    M26-016 Invenio S and Hyperion II Bruker-UnderSAT Brand Name Justification updated(1)_Redacted.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force is requesting to purchase a Bruker Invenio Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) and a Bruker Hyperion II Microscope for Tinker Air Force Base. This brand-name-only request is justified by an established collaborative relationship with Bruker Corporation, extensive use of Bruker's OPUS software, and the need for components that meet stringent configuration control requirements. The new instrumentation will support comprehensive analytical capabilities for gas and solid/surface analysis, including quantitative gas analysis, identification of volatile organic compounds, and monitoring industrial emissions. Market research, including SAM database searches and vendor outreach, confirmed that Bruker Scientific, LLC is the only company that can fulfill these specific requirements. The contracting officer has determined that a specific brand name is required in accordance with FAR 13.
    Solicitation Amendment FA812626Q00120001 SF 30.pdf
    The document is an amendment to Solicitation Number FA812626Q0012, specifically Amendment/Modification Number 0001, issued by AFSC PZIMB at Tinker AFB, OK. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the response due date for the solicitation from December 19, 2025, to January 5, 2026. The amendment also outlines the methods by which offerors must acknowledge receipt, including completing items on the form, acknowledging on the offer, or sending a separate communication. Failure to acknowledge the amendment by the specified time may result in the rejection of an offer. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
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