Vapor Pressure Analyzer

The Aerospace Fuels Laboratory at Vandenberg Space Force Base (AFPET/PTPLE) requires one Vapor Pressure Analyzer for specification and investigative testing of various fuels, including Automotive & Aviation Gasolines, Ethanol Fuel Blends, and Jet Fuel. The unit must conform to ASTM D5191 and meet specific technical requirements such as operating on standard electricity, being a benchtop unit under 50 lbs, capable of analyzing diverse fuel types, creating a vacuum internally, and having a sample chamber with a vapor-to-liquid ratio from 0.02/1 to 100/1. It needs a test temperature range of 0-120 °C and a pressure range of 0-1,000 kPa, with real-time sensors, a touch screen, memory storage, and various ports. The package must include mesh inlet filters, an n-Pentane Calibration Standard, a storage/shipping case, on-site installation, a minimum of 4 hours of training, and technical support. All products must be manufactured in a qualifying country per DFARS 225.872. Delivery and installation are required within 12 weeks of contract award to Vandenberg AFB, CA, with a minimum one-year warranty. Invoices must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) after acceptance. Commercial vehicles delivering the product must undergo inspection at the Vandenberg Space Force Base Commercial Vehicle Delivery Gate, with specific procedures for bypassing inspection if product deterioration is a concern, requiring prior submission of driver information.

This document outlines the survey and capability requirements for potential respondents interested in supplying a Vapor Pressure Analyzer to the Air Force. It details mandatory company information, including socio-economic status, ownership, DUNS/CAGE codes, and sales history, along with a statement on proprietary data release and warranty information. The document also addresses small business considerations, contemplating a set-aside if sufficient interest is demonstrated and emphasizing compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 regarding subcontracting limitations. For all respondents, it requests feedback on potential small business subcontracting areas. Additionally, it requires a description of facility capabilities, staff, management, and past project experience, while also inquiring about any product/service limitations and market pricing. This is a solicitation for information to gauge interest and capabilities for a potential acquisition.