Combined Synopsis-Solicitation_Fluorimeter FA700026Q0056_A1.pdf

Solicitation: FA700026Q0056 | Spectrofluorometer System

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION

Spectrofluorometer (Fluorimeter) System Replacement USAFA Department of Chemistry

Solicitation Number: FA700026Q0056 Post Date: 06 July 2026

Response Date: 29 July 2026 at 10:00 AM MDT

Executive Summary This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The procurement is for one (1) new high-performance fluorescence spectrophotometer (fluorimeter) system for the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Department of Chemistry.

1. General Information & Key Dates Parameter Value / Detail

Solicitation Number FA700026Q0056

Procurement Type Request for Quotation (RFQ)

Post Date 06 July 2026

Response Deadline 29 July 2026 at 10:00 AM MDT

2. Acquisition Details & Set-Aside This acquisition is set-aside exclusively for small business concerns (100% Total Small Business Set- Aside). The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of these provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

• NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)

• Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 Employees

• Product Service Code (PSC): 6630 (Chemical Analysis Instruments)

3. Line Item Structure & Requirements CLIN Description Qty UOM Type

0001 Spectrofluoromet er (Fluorimeter) System. Includes core instrument, 1 EA FFP

CLIN Description Qty UOM Type solid sample holder accessory kit, water-thermostatted single-cell holder, water pump, and desktop PC with interfacing software.

Technical Requirements The Contractor shall provide all equipment, components, and on-site installation/familiarization training for a commercial spectrofluorometer system. The system must meet all brand-agnostic salient characteristics attached to this solicitation (See Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics). Offerors must submit sufficient technical literature to unequivocally demonstrate that the proposed product meets or exceeds all requirements.

4. Delivery & Acceptance Logistics Element Specification

Delivery Term FOB Destination

Delivery Location USAF Academy (USAFA), CO 80840

Delivery Schedule To be proposed by the offeror (e.g., 30-60 Days After Receipt of Order)

5. Instructions to Offerors & Evaluation Submission Instructions (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum) Offerors shall submit a firm-fixed-price (FFP) quote. Quotes must include the following documentation to be considered for award:

• Technical specifications and brochures for the proposed system.

• Anticipated delivery lead time.

• Standard commercial warranty terms.

• Completed Buy American Act (BAA) certification.

Evaluation Criteria (FAR 52.212-2 Addendum) 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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical Capability: Evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis against the Salient Characteristics.

2. Past Performance: Evaluated via CPARS records and the contractor's Supplier Performance Risk

System (SPRS) score.

3. Price: Firm-fixed-price evaluation.

Basis for Award: This is a Best Value / Trade-Off determination. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest priced offeror if a higher-priced offer provides a superior technical solution or past performance history that represents the best overall value to the Government.

6. Applicable Provisions & Clauses The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference. The vendor acknowledges that should the quote terms and conditions conflict with mandatory provisions of the RFQ and/or other Federal law applicable to commercial acquisitions, the conflicting vendor terms and conditions are unenforceable.

• FAR 52.212-3: Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Current SAM.gov registration required).

• FAR 52.212-4: Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

• FAR 52.212-5: Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

• FAR 52.225-1: Buy American—Supplies (The Buy American Act applies).

• FAR 52.225-2: Buy American Certificate (Offerors must complete and return).

7. Points of Contact & Submission All quotes and inquiries must be submitted electronically via email. Due Date & Time: 20 July 2026 at 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).

Role Name Email Contact

Primary POC (CO) Ronald Wilson ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil

Role Name Email Contact

Secondary POC (CS) Mikayla Brandt mikayla.brandt@us.af.mil

8. Ombudsman Clause

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Mr. James Anderson, 8110 Industrial Drive, STE 103, USAFA, CO 80840, Telephone number 719-333-2074, FAX 719-333-9018, Email: james.anderson.72@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256- 2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer.