Array probe

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure 10 Array Probes, specifically the SAPS-CXB4-E00.460-212LF-AAB1000-0.495 model (part number CXB4-031) manufactured by Zetec, Inc. This procurement involves specialized analytical laboratory instruments that are designed to work exclusively with existing Zetec Miz 200 Equipment and Zetec Velocity Software for brush plating components of carbon alloy steel. The solicitation operates under a sole source justification due to the proprietary nature of the probes and their required compatibility with currently deployed Zetec equipment and preparatory solutions. Contractors must comply with comprehensive federal procurement provisions including cybersecurity requirements, defense telecommunications equipment restrictions, item traceability documentation, and specific packaging and delivery requirements, with electronic invoicing processed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The solicitation was issued on August 4, 2025, with a tight deadline requiring all offers to be submitted by 12:00 PM on August 6, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees, limiting competition to qualifying small businesses. Zetec, Inc., located at 8226 Bracken Place SE, Suite 100, Snoqualmie, WA 98065, has been identified as the sole source manufacturer for these specialized probes, with Amos Chan serving as the point of contact. The contract requires delivery of exactly 10 units of the specified array probe model, representing specialized equipment necessary for maintenance and repair operations. Performance will take place in Silverdale, WA 98315, indicating the equipment will be deployed at a Defense Logistics Agency facility in the Pacific Northwest region. The solicitation emphasizes strict quality control measures and unique item identification mandates to ensure product authenticity and traceability throughout the procurement process.