Borescope Kit

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FA4419-25-Q-0041
Agency
Air Education and Training Command Air Force, Department of Defense
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PSC
6650 Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components And Accessories
Place of performance
Altus AFB, Oklahoma 73523, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The 97th Contracting Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma is seeking to procure a borescope kit capable of performing required inspections on KC-135 and C-17 aircraft engines. This is a brand name or equal requirement under FAR 52.211-6, with the preferred product being the "Everest Mentor Flex 6.1mm X 3.0mm; Part#MFLAS6130-CO" or an equivalent that meets the detailed salient characteristics outlined in the solicitation attachments. The borescope must include comprehensive accessories, tips, and software with advanced features such as TrueSight imaging, gesture-based touchscreen, dual control interface, 32GB internal memory, dual band Wi-Fi connectivity, and specialized inspection software. Quotes will be evaluated using two primary factors: Price and Technical Acceptability, with only the three lowest-priced technically acceptable quotes being considered for award. The deadline for questions was July 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM CST, and quotes are due August 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM CST.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. The solicitation documents indicate this is a new requirement with no previous or current contract number, suggesting there is no incumbent contractor. The procurement calls for one (1) borescope kit that must include the borescope unit along with all necessary accessories, tips, and parts as specified in the technical requirements. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and possess a UEI number to be eligible for award consideration. Performance will take place at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with delivery to be made to the 97 MXS/MXMTA unit at the base.

Notice text

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Update #2 · Latest ·

AMENDED 31 July 2025: Questions and Answers are posted (see attachment).

The 97th Contracting Squadron, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a borescope kit capable of performing required inspections on KC-135, and C-17 aircraft engines.

This is a brand name or equal requirement IAW FAR 52.211-6. The preferred product is "Everest Mentor Flex 6.1mm X 3.0mm; Part#MFLAS6130-CO" with all accesories, tips, software that meet the salient characteristics listed in Attachment 4, but a product that meets the Attahment 4 - Salient Characteristics could also be considered technically acceptable.

Any questions shall be submitted via email to the below points of contact by 31 July 2025 at 1100 CST (11:00AM CST).  

This acquisition will fall under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333310.

Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management Database (SAM) prior to submission of quotes.  Offerors are further advised that failure to register in the DoD SAM prior to submission of proposal will render your firm ineligible for award. Registration requires applicants to have a UEI number. Recommend registering immediately in order to be eligible for timely award. 

Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to Kacie Halpain, Contract Administrator, (580) 481-5835, kacie.halpain@us.af.mil. Alternate contact, Kelsey Brightbill, Contracting Officer, (580) 481-5837, kelsey.brightbill@us.af.mil. 

Please see attachments for full details.

Update #1 ·

The 97th Contracting Squadron, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a borescope kit capable of performing required inspections on KC-135, and C-17 aircraft engines.

This is a brand name or equal requirement IAW FAR 52.211-6. The preferred product is "Everest Mentor Flex 6.1mm X 3.0mm; Part#MFLAS6130-CO" with all accesories, tips, software that meet the salient characteristics listed in Attachment 4, but a product that meets the Attahment 4 - Salient Characteristics could also be considered technically acceptable.

Any questions shall be submitted via email to the below points of contact by 31 July 2025 at 1100 CST (11:00AM CST).  

This acquisition will fall under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333310.

Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management Database (SAM) prior to submission of quotes.  Offerors are further advised that failure to register in the DoD SAM prior to submission of proposal will render your firm ineligible for award. Registration requires applicants to have a UEI number. Recommend registering immediately in order to be eligible for timely award. 

Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to Kacie Halpain, Contract Administrator, (580) 481-5835, kacie.halpain@us.af.mil. Alternate contact, Kelsey Brightbill, Contracting Officer, (580) 481-5837, kelsey.brightbill@us.af.mil. 

Please see attachments for full details.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
Attachment 5 - Questions and Answers.pdf PDF
Attachment 2 - Instructions to Offerors.pdf PDF
Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf PDF
Attachment 1 - Provisions and Clauses.pdf PDF
Attachment 4 - Salient Characteristics.pdf PDF
Attachment 3 - Evaluation Factors.pdf PDF

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