The Department of the Air Force's 5th Contracting Squadron at Minot AFB, ND, has issued Solicitation Number F3C3L35232AW02, a Request for Quotation (RFQ), for the purchase, installation, and training of one optical emission spectrometer. This acquisition is open for full and open competition with a NAICS code of 334519 and a small business size standard of 1,200 employees. Proposals are due by September 22, 2025, 11:00 A.M. CST, with questions accepted until September 18, 2025. Quotes must be valid through September 30, 2025, and submitted via email to the listed Points of Contact. Evaluation will be based on technical capability, ensuring compliance with specifications, and price, compared against other offers and the government's estimate. The solicitation includes various FAR provisions and clauses relevant to commercial item acquisitions.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for an Oil Spectrometer for the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron. The contractor must provide an Optical Emission Spectrometer with Air Force calibrations, startup and accessory kits, a ventilation hose, an Epson printer, an Army JOAP-approved oil analysis program, installation for a mobile unit, and training. Vehicle Management will coordinate delivery. Training will cover proper usage, testing, and calibration for military programs, including oil analysis testing, system cleaning, program startup/shutdown, storage, and calibration settings. All records generated under the contract are government property, subject to Air Force Instructions and the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, and must be maintained and disposed of accordingly. The Minot AFB Installation Records Management Office will assist the contractor with compliance.

The document outlines the salient characteristics and requirements for an Oil Spectrometer, likely for a government Request for Proposal (RFP) or grant. It specifies the need for an Optical Emission Spectrometer with a default Air Force Calibration profile, tested and approved by JOAP per CID-0191. The procurement includes one spectrometer, startup consumable kits, and spectrometer accessory kits. The consumable kits consist of various sample holders, electrode sets, military calibration software, and a user manual. The accessory kits include JOAP standards for base oil (0 ppm and 100 ppm), routine maintenance kits (graphite discs and rods, Kimwipes, electron solvent), a ventilation hose, and an Epson printer with accessories. The requirement also mandates an Army JOAP-approved in-service oil analysis program with 20 elements, factory installed, and includes installation of a mobile unit and training on calibration and machine usage. This comprehensive list ensures the acquisition of a complete and operational oil analysis system for military applications.