Combined Synopsis-Solicitation-Scanning Electron Microscope-FA481926Q0009.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for

Scanning Electron Microscope Tyndall AFB, FL 32403

24 February 2026

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. The solicitation number is FA481926Q0009 and is hereby issued as a request for quotation

(RFQ);

3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-1.

4. This acquisition is solicited under full and open competition and the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

5. The following line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure are applicable to this acquisition:

CLIN Description Qty Unit Unit Price Extended Price

0001 Scanning Electron Microscope IAW Salient Characteristics

1 Each

6. AFCEC requires a scanning electron microscope for R&D purposes to include user training and installation in accordance with salient characteristics.

7. Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

8. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point are as follows:

a. Delivery Terms: 60 days ARO

b. Inspection/Acceptance Terms: Destination/Destination

c. Delivery Location:

8. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Addendum to this provision is as follows:

a. Offeror shall provide product literature or specification sheet that clearly identifies that the proposed Scanning Electron Microscope complies with the minimum specifications identified in the salient characteristics document located at paragraph 5 above.

9. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

In accordance with FAR 52.212-2(a), This requirement is being solicited, evaluated and awarded in accordance with the procedures of FAR part 12 and 13. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made to the offeror that provides best value to the government. Included but not limited to the following:

a. Technical capability of the item/service offered to meet the Government requirement; and

b. Price (evaluation of price shall be the sum of all line items, including options if applicable).

10. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Refer to attachment 1 for all applicable provisions and clauses.

Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS):

5352.201-9101 Ombudsman

11. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable.

12. Date, time and place offers are due: 23 March 2026, 1300 CST

a. Questions are due No later than 1300 CST, 18 March 2026, please email questions to POCs

b. Date/Time: No later than 23 March 2026, 1300 CST

c. Place: Email (preferred) nathan.koehn.4@us.af.mil, lawrence.scroggins@us.af.mil

13. Points of Contact:

a. Contract Administrator: SSgt Nathan Koehn; Phone 850-283-8527

b. Contracting Officer: TSgt Lawrence Scroggins

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Addendum to this provision is as follows:

GENERAL INFORMATION: To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of offers, all offerors must strictly comply with the instructions contained herein. All offers submitted must be complete, sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this RFQ. Nonconformance with these instructions may render an offer ineligible for award.

PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS: The offeror agrees to hold proposed prices firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

OFFER PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: Offerors shall complete and submit two separate volumes; Volume 1 - Price; and Volume 2 – Technical Approach. There is no page limit for Volume 1. Volume 2 shall not exceed 7 pages, exclusive of cover page and table of contents.

Page Structure: Pages shall be 8.5 x 11 inches. Text shall be no less than 12 point, Times New Roman font. Margins on all four edges of each sheet must be at least one inch. If tables, charts, graphs, and figures are used, the associated text size shall be no smaller than 10 point.

Volume 1 - Price. The offeror shall submit the following:

1. Completed Tables on page 1 of this solicitation, ensuring proposed unit pricing and extended pricing for CLINs 0001 are provided.

mailto:nathan.koehn.4@us.af.mil mailto:lawrence.scroggins@us.af.mil

Volume 2 - Technical Approach. The offeror shall submit the following:

a. A detailed approach the offeror will implement to meet the Government's requirement. At a minimum, the offeror shall address their specific approach to fulfilling the requirements the Salient Characteristics.

BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD: The solicitation will be evaluated and awarded in accordance with the procedures of FAR Parts 12 and 6. Award will be made to the offeror determined to provide best value to the Government in terms of proposed Price and Technical Approach. The Government may issue an award to other than the offeror with the lowest price, however price is an important evaluation factor. Vendors are highly encouraged to submit their best offer in terms of Price and Technical Approach.

EVALUATION FACTORS: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used but not limited to:

a. Price

b. Technical Approach

PRICING EVALUATION:

The vendor's Price Volume will be evaluated based on the Total Evaluated Price (TEP), which will be calculated as the sum of the following Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) extended prices:

1. CLIN 0001,

Quotes will be reviewed for price reasonableness. The Government may use any of the price analysis techniques IAW RFO 12.204(a) to determine price reasonableness. A price is reasonable if, in its nature and amount does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of competitive business.

Attachments

1. SEM Salient Characteristics

2. SEM Provisions & Clauses