FA9101-22-Q-B005- Sources Sought-Signed.pdf

17 February 2022

MEMORANDUM FOR VENDORS REGISTERED UNDER NAICS CODE 334516 –

ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING

FROM: AFTC/PZI (Arnold)

Attn: Greggory C. Jones

100 Kindel Drive Suite A332

Arnold AFB TN 37389-1332

SUBJECT: FA9101-22-Q-B005 – Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Hydrogen Analyzer -

Market Research / Sources Sought

1. Disclaimer

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/PROPOSAL (RFQ/RFP). THIS SOURCES SOUGHT DOES

NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A

COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT

OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A

CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE

TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY

INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. THIS NOTICE SEEKS INFORMATION ON COMMERCIAL

OFF THE SHELF ITEMS

2. Introduction

This Sources Sought is a request to gain more information to see what vendor has the ability to provide a NMR Hydrogen Analyzer that meets the specifications noted in Section 4 – Required

Capabilities and Specifications.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement, if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses in regards to this Sources Sought notice / market research, the requirement may result in a single source acquisition, may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part), or may be procured through full and open competition.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and feedback or evaluations may or may not be provided to companies regarding submissions.

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE TEST CENTER

(AFMC)

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE CALIFORNIA

3. Program Background

The existing NMR Hydrogen Analyzer was used for analysis of turbine engine fuel to determine the lower heating value of the fuel. The current instrument is over 20 years old and is no longer supported by the vendor, and is no longer operating. The instrument cannot be upgraded to a

Windows 10 operating system, and the software for the instrument is no longer available. If the computer fails, the laboratory will not be able to support the test customer.

4. Required Capabilities and Specifications

NMR Hydrogen Analyzer Specifications:

Compliant with ASTM Method D7171.

Minimum of 20 MHz, 0.47 Tesla magnet.

Benchtop instrument.

Capable of calibration with pure standards or samples and reference values supplied by the user.

Solvent free determination of hydrogen in aviation fuels.

Includes sample preparation aluminum block for sample conditioning.

Includes glass sample tubes and PTFE plugs (or equivalent) to minimize evaporation.

Include instrument software, core license, computer with Windows 10 operating system, monitor, and accessories-keyboard, mouse, printer, and Ethernet cable.

o See Section 6 – Submission Details and elaborate on software and computer request for information.

Software capable of exporting to EXCEL or ASCII file.

Other Requirements to include:

• Include instrument installation, set-up and training.

5. Eligibility

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument

Manufacturing, with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 Employees. The Product Service

Codes (PSC) is 6630.

6. Submission Details

Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package demonstrating their ability to provide a product that meets the specifications listed in Section 4 – Required

Capabilities and Specifications. If your company has the ability to provide a product that meets the required specifications, please provide the following information:

1) The organization’s name, address, primary point(s) of contact email address(es) & telephone number(s), website address, Cage Code, DUNS # and business size (small or large).

2) A tailored capability statements addressing the specifications of this notice with sufficient documentation supporting the vendor’s claim on their ability to provide a technically acceptable product.

a. If the vendor submits substitute specifications, the vendor must provide sufficient technical details for AEDC to determine if the substitute specifications will meet the Government’s need.

3) Clarify if the product’s software is integral and dedicated solely to the product, or could the product’s software be obtained from an outside source and installed by the end user?

4) Clarify if the computer is integral and dedicated solely to the product, or could the computer be obtained from an outside source and installed with the product by the end user?

5) Provide the expected lead-time for the product.

6) Provide budgetary pricing to support the vendor’s claim.

7) The submission should outline the vendor’s available contract vehicle(s) to obtain the product: GSA (provide schedule), Open Market (SAM.gov), etc.

The vendor’s response to this Sources Sought shall be electronically submitted to the Contracting

Officer, Greggory C. Jones:

- Email: greggory.jones.4@us.af.mil o Email Subject Line Reference: FA9101-22-Q-B0005 – Nuclear Magnetic

Resonance (NMR) Hydrogen Analyzer

- Response Date: 3 March 2022, 12:00 Central Standard Time

- DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.

- All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from release outside the Government and technical team.

mailto:greggory.jones.4@us.af.mil

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GREGGORY C. JONES

Contracting Officer