Benchtop particle counter

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting competitive quotes for one benchtop particle counter, specifically a PAMAS SBSS model (MFR Part Number AYA-10-50040) distributed by Ayalytical Instruments Inc. The particle counter is designed for fluid contamination analysis and must support multiple test methods including ISO 4406, SAE AS 4059 E, NAS 1638, GJB 420, GOST 17216, and NAVAIR 01-0A-17, with operational capabilities up to 5 bar pressure with standard accessories or 10 bar with high pressure pump. Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability, price, and past performance, with offerors quoting equal products required to submit manufacturer specifications in PDF format or risk having their bids deemed non-responsive. The offer due date is April 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM, with quotes to be submitted electronically via the SAM website to the contracting officer Diana Baldwin at diana.baldwin@dla.mil. Key requirements include submission of a signed and completed solicitation with quotes, contractor CAGE code information, point of contact details, manufacturer information, and confirmation of compliance with applicable regulations including NIST SP 800-171 assessments if required and Buy American Act provisions.

This solicitation is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside for 100% of the requirement, restricted to small business concerns under NAICS code 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract is structured on a fixed-price basis with delivery required between March 25, 2026 and April 24, 2026 to Building 7000 Door 12 in Silverdale, WA 98315, with F.O.B. Destination Bremerton, WA terms. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination facility with Quality Assurance Level 4 (7-day inspection), and all deliveries require Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credentials or visitor badges for base access. The procurement incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including commercial products and services provisions, payment through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and the Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) for obtaining shipping addresses and labels. The equipment requires setup and configuration by a PAMAS representative at the facility, with an additional six-month delivery extension requested for this assembly and laboratory specification customization service.