Calibration and PM Service

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking a contract for calibration and preventative maintenance services for six specific scientific testing instruments at their Product Test Center's Analytical Testing Facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The contract, identified by solicitation number SP4706-25-Q-0009, will cover Digital Elmendorf Tearing Testers, Air Permeability Tester, Automatic Hydrostatic Head Tester, Nu-Martindale abrasion tester, and Water Vapor Transmission Rate Tester. Advanced Testing Instruments (ATI) is currently the only known commercial vendor capable of fulfilling these requirements, which include one annual inspection, calibration, and preventative maintenance for each instrument. The services must be performed by factory-trained engineers, adhering to ISO 9001:2015 standards, with work conducted Monday through Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 4, 2025, with a response deadline of May 9, 2025, indicating potential vendors should prepare their proposals accordingly.

The contract will have a base year from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods that could extend the contract through July 31, 2030. There is no specific set-aside designation for this opportunity, suggesting it is open to all qualified vendors. The contract includes favorable terms for the government, such as a 10% discount on parts and consumables, and a 12-month warranty on all parts and services. Invoicing will be processed through the Wide Area Workflow system and administered by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the maintenance services and the specialized scientific equipment suggest a substantial contract value. The requirement for factory-trained engineers and the specific technical capabilities needed indicate this is a specialized procurement targeting vendors with advanced technical expertise in scientific instrument maintenance and calibration.