Flash Point Tester (FA465926QZ008)

This federal solicitation document (FA465926QZ008) details the standard contract clauses and provisions applicable to a Department of Defense (DoD) procurement. It includes a comprehensive list of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, emphasizing key compliance areas such as cybersecurity prohibitions, domestic sourcing requirements, and restrictions on business with designated foreign regions. Key provisions detailed in full text include: - **DFARS 252.204-7017:** Prohibits the acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services, requiring offerors to disclose any use of restricted technologies. - **DFARS 252.232-7006 (Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions):** Outlines electronic invoicing requirements. It designates "combo" or "Invoice 2in1" document types and establishes routing codes (DoDAACs), identifying Ellod Richardson at Grand Forks AFB as the primary point of contact. - **FAR 52.212-2:** Establishes the evaluation criteria for commercial products and services, stating that award decisions will balance price and other specified factors. - **FAR 52.246-19:** Details the warranty of systems and equipment under performance specifications or design criteria. It outlines a 90-day defect discovery window post-delivery, a 30-day notification period, and a requirement for contractors to submit corrective action recommendations within 30 days. Authorized correction locations include Grand Forks AFB and the contractor's place of business.

The Department of the Air Force, 319th Contracting Squadron at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ FA465926QZ008) for a Flash Point Tester. This commercial item acquisition is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 334516, which has a size standard of 1,000 employees. The solicitation seeks quotes for two contract line items: the Flash Point Tester (CLIN 0001) and delivery (CLIN 0002). Delivery is slated for November 30, 2026, and all submitted quotes must remain valid through October 1, 2026. Because funding is not currently available, no contract award will be made until funds are secured. To be eligible for award, vendors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) under the designated NAICS code and be registered in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoicing and payment. Quotes must not exceed 10 pages and must include the completed quote schedule, pricing, and contact information. The government will evaluate offers based on a best-value decision utilizing two primary factors: Total Evaluated Price (for reasonableness) and Technical Acceptability (evaluated on a pass/fail basis against the attached salient characteristics). Clarifying questions must be submitted by 10:00 AM CST on September 14, 2026, and final quotes are due by 2:00 PM CDT on September 16, 2026.

This document outlines the salient characteristics required for the acquisition of an automated closed-cup flash point tester. The instrument is critical for determining the flash point of volatile and flammable materials to ensure safe handling, storage, and transportation of fuels and combustible liquids. The procurement mandates a current, new production model (2025 or newer) that utilizes the Pensky-Martens closed-cup measurement principle and is compatible with standard dual-voltage power supplies. The tester must fully comply with industry standards ASTM D93, ISO 2719, and IP 34. The deliverables must include a complete test set consisting of a test cup, a lid with an integrated stirrer, a multi-detector sensor, a dedicated holder set with drip pans, and a certified reference fuel material for calibration. Additionally, the vendor must provide a minimum three-year manufacturer warranty and two on-site preventive maintenance visits by a certified service engineer, which includes inspection, cleaning, part replacement, performance verification, and detailed reporting.