Automatic Tap Tester
ID: FA8125-26-Q-0020Type: 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/workspace/contract/opp/2ffe196fb65445b691fcdc3e8cde6046/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting bids for the procurement of ten A26-009 ET Automatic Tap Testers, which are handheld devices designed to detect disbonding, damage, and delamination in honeycomb materials up to 5mm thick. These testers are crucial for ensuring the integrity of materials used in various defense applications, and each unit must include essential accessories such as calibration items, a protective case, and a manufacturer's warranty. Interested small businesses are encouraged to review the solicitation FA812526Q0020, which outlines the requirements and terms for a firm-fixed-price contract, with delivery to Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Shana Mandley or Sheridan Robison via their provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shana Mandley
    shana.mandley@us.af.mil
    Sheridan Robison
    Sheridan.robison@us.af.mil
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    A26-009 ET Automatic Tap Tester - Item Description.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force, Headquarters Air Force Sustainment Center (AFMC) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is requesting ten A26-009 ET Automatic Tap Testers. These handheld, battery-powered devices are required to detect disbonding, damage, and delamination in honeycomb materials up to 5mm thick. Key specifications include LED and buzzer cues, a remote probe, necessary cables, calibration items, acrylic feet, a hammerhead with replacements, an XY plotter, and applicable software. Each unit must also come with a certificate of conformance, a traceable calibration certificate, a durable protective case with foam cutouts, and a manufacturer’s warranty.
    Solicitation - FA812526Q0020.pdf
    This government solicitation, FA812526Q0020, is for the procurement of 10 Automatic Tap Testers, designated as a total small business set-aside. It details the requirements for commercial products and services, including a firm-fixed-price arrangement for the items. The document outlines essential contractual terms and conditions, such as delivery instructions to Tinker Air Force Base via a dedicated truck entry gate, contractor ID badge requirements, and specific packaging standards. It also incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, emphasizing compliance with various laws and executive orders related to small business programs, labor standards, anti-trafficking, and electronic payment through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. A critical notice states that no award will be made until funds are available, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.
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