Statement of Need.pdf
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This is a Statement of Need (SON) for a flash point testing instrument required by the Department of War in accordance with Technical Order 42B-1-1. The Government seeks one Pensky-Martens Flash Point Tester (Model PMA/500) for mandatory fuel quality control testing at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. The instrument must be certified by the manufacturer to perform tests in strict accordance with specific ASTM International standards (D56, D93, D3828, D7236) and Energy Institute standards (IP 160, IP 523, IP 534). The tester is essential for ensuring mission readiness by verifying that all fuels used by Department of War assets meet critical safety and specification requirements.
The equipment must be fully calibrated in accordance with USAF Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) directives and meet all technical and safety requirements mandated by T.O. 42B-1-1. Prior to delivery, the instrument requires manufacturer programming and the provision of technical data for PMEL calibration specifications. The Government requires a minimum three-year manufacturer's warranty commencing upon delivery, covering the core instrument but excluding consumables and separately purchased spare parts, with warranty validity contingent upon performance of scheduled maintenance per the manufacturer's recommended maintenance plan. Delivery is to MacDill AFB, 2914 Egret Ave, Tampa, FL 33621.
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STATEMENT OF NEED (SON)
Flash Point Tester
05 Mar 2026
1. Requirement:
In accordance with Technical Order (T.O.) 42B-1-1, the testing of fuel flash point is a mandatory quality control procedure. The flash point is a critical safety and specification factor for all fuels used by Department of War assets. This equipment is essential to accomplish this standard operating procedure and ensure mission readiness.
2. Salient Characteristics:
The Government requires a flash point testing instrument with the following mandatory characteristics:
CLIN 0001: Pensky-Martens Flash Point Tester PMA/500/Qty: 01 – High precision flash point testing of petroleum products.
• Testing Standard Compliance: The instrument must be certified by the manufacturer to perform tests in strict accordance with the following ASTM International and Energy Institute standards:
• ASTM D56
• ASTM D93
• ASTM D3828
• ASTM D7236
• IP 160
• IP 523
• IP 534
• Calibration: The instrument must be fully capable of calibration in accordance with all applicable USAF Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) directives.
• Regulatory Compliance: The instrument must meet all technical and safety requirements for fuel testing as mandated by T.O. 42B-1-1.
3. Inherent Services:
The equipment will need to be programmed at manufacturer prior to delivery at MacDill AFB. We will need technical data to provide PMEL with calibration specifications.
5. Terms and Conditions:
The instrument shall include a minimum three-year manufacturer's warranty, commencing upon the date of delivery. The warranty must cover the core instrument, excluding consumables and separately purchased spare parts. Warranty coverage must remain valid provided that all scheduled maintenance is performed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended maintenance plan.
6. Delivery:
The item shall be delivered to the following address:
MacDill AFB 2914 Egret Ave, Tampa, FL 33621
STATEMENT OF NEED (SON)
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