AFIT - EBIC System
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA860126Q0104
- Agency
-
AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base seeks quotation for an Electron Beam-Induced Current (EBIC) system consisting of a double-tilt biasing sample holder, low-gain two-channel current amplification module, and FIB Liftout STEM EBIC chips, with quotes due August 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. This is an unrestricted commercial acquisition under FAR Part 12, not set-aside for small business, with award to be made on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.
Place of performance is Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The system must integrate fully with AFIT's existing Zeiss Crossbeam 350 SEM and deliver, install, and calibrate within 8 months of contract award. Technical specifications include a preamplifier capable of measuring currents at 10 picoamperes sensitivity with an additional amplifier capable of less than 5 pA or better; adjustable gain range from 10³ to 10⁹ V/A or better and bandwidth of at least 1 kHz; spatial resolution of 50 nanometers or better on known test samples; and a micro-manipulator or nanoprobing solution capable of making electrical contact with features 1 micron in size or smaller. The system must operate with Windows 10, synchronize with the SEM's scan generator to simultaneously acquire secondary electron images and EBIC current maps at resolutions up to 2048x1536 pixels, and function without external network connection.
The contractor must train all AFIT microelectronics faculty and cleanroom staff at installation and provide additional training during warranty support. A minimum 1-year warranty covering system, materials, and labor is required, with contractor availability for on-site or virtual calibration support. Delivery is FOB Destination. Payment is 100 percent upon completion of all requirements through WAWF. NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. PSC is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Award evaluation requires an "Acceptable" technical capability rating on the Technical Capability evaluation factor and fair and reasonable, unbalanced pricing. Contracts incorporate DFARS cybersecurity maturity model certification requirements at CMMC Level 1.
Notice text
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AFLCMC/PZI Installation Contracting Support
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
Date: 11 Aug 2026
Title: AFIT EBIC System
Request for Quote (RFQ) / Solicitation Number: FA8601-26-Q-0104
Quotes Due: 25 Aug 2026 at 12:00 PM EST
Contact Point(s): TSgt Adam Holden, Contract Specialist; adam.holden.1@us.af.mil
Contact Point(s): Jessica Stamper, Contracting Officer; jessica.stamper.2@us.af.mil
Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number FA8601-26-Q-0104 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for AFIT EBIC System at Wright Patterson Air Force Base as described under the requirements section of this combined synopsis/solicitation and accompanying requirements attachment.
This acquisition is NOT set-aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size of 1,000 employees. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The Government reserves the right to conduct interchanges with some, none, or all offerors, or make no award at all depending upon: An award, if any, will be made LPTA. Ie, to the lowest priced Offeror who submits a proposal that:
- Conforms to the requirements of the combined synopsis/solicitation.
- Receives a rating of “Acceptable” on the Technical Capability evaluation factor.
- Contains the lowest evaluated price (TEP), provided that the TEP is not unbalanced and is fair and reasonable.
The Government also reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date.
1. Requirement:
This requirement is for AFIT EBIC System at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).
2. Period of Performance:
No later than 8 months ARO.
3. Provisions and Clauses:
See solicitation attachment for applicable provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition. Offerors shall complete and include in quotations all representations and certifications, as well as all fill-in provisions and clauses, contained within this solicitation. Additionally, quotations that contain pricing only with no description/detail of the equipment that will be provided will not be accepted or considered for award. NOTE: In accordance with deviation R-DFARS 252.204-7998(g), the offeror's quote submission legally binds and certifies that its SAM registration is current, complete, accurate, and has been updated within the preceding 12 months as of the offer's date.
**NOTE** Mandatory Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 Assessment:
In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7021 and DFARS 252.204-7025, a CMMC Level 1 assessment is a mandatory requirement for all offerors. To be eligible for contract award, offerors must demonstrate full compliance with the 15 basic safeguarding requirements outlined in FAR 52.240.93.
The contractor is responsible for entering the assessment results into the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), specifically within the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) module. Contract award cannot be made to any offeror that is not fully compliant and whose assessment results are not properly recorded in the system of record.
4. Request for Information (RFIs):
The Government will accept questions concerning this solicitation until 20 AUG 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. Email your questions on a .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls or .xlsx document to adam.holden.1@us.af.mil and jessica.stamper.2@us.af.mil. Any questions received after this date and time may not be considered.
5. Quotes Due Date:
Quotes must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist via e-mail at adam.holden.1@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer at jessica.stamper.2@us.af.mil. Quotes must include all applicable shipping costs to include insurance. Quotes must conform to the requirements of this solicitation and be received no later than 25 AUG 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that the quote and its attachments are received. Any correspondence sent via e-mail must contain the subject line “FA8601-26-Q-0104 – AFIT EBIC System” The entire quotation must be contained in a single e-mail that does not exceed 5 megabytes including attachments, if any. E-mails with compressed files are not permitted. Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe or .zip files). Therefore, if the specified subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the email filters at Wright-Patterson. If sending attachments with email, ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls or .xlsx documents are sent. The email filter may delete any other form of attachments. If a DoDSafe drop off is needed, please notify the contract specialist or contracting officer at least 48 hours before quotes are due. Any quotes received after designated closing date and time need not be considered. Quotes must include aggregate total of base plus all option year CLINS, if requested (IAW RFO 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options). All quotes shall be in whole dollars and conform to the Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) structure of attached solicitation.
6. Notice to Vendor(s):
All vendors must fully complete and return the 'Required Information Sheet' (attached to the solicitation) and return with their quotation. Additionally, quotations that contain pricing only with no description/detail of the supply/service that will be provided will not be accepted or considered for award.
7. Tariffs:
In accordance with R-DFARS 252.225-7013, the contractor is prohibited from including any amount for customs duties on eligible items within the quote price. The claim for duty-free entry is restricted to supplies destined for government use, either as end items or as components thereof. The Government will provide assistance in the process of obtaining duty-free entry.
8. Period of Acceptance of Quotes:
Offeror agrees to hold prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.
9. SAM Registration:
Firms submitting a quote for the solicitation described herein, MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, or risk the quote as being non-responsive, regardless of the package being considered complete, timely or any other salient consideration. Information to register on SAM can be found at the web site, SAM.gov.
List of Attachments:
- CLIN Structure Spreadsheet
- Statement of Work
- Solicitation
- Required Information Sheet
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED INFORMATION SHEET.docx | DOCX document | |
| 01. EBIC_Statement of Work_ 20260729_Redacted.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - FA860126Q0104.pdf | ||
| CLIN BREAKDOWN.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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