DuraScan 70 Micro Hardness Tester

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is soliciting a sole source procurement for a DuraScan 70 Micro Hardness Tester from ZwickRoell, with Solicitation Number FA857125Q0039. The solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, requesting quotes for a specialized hardness testing machine with associated installation, training, and maintenance services. The procurement requires delivery of the equipment within 12 weeks of award, with comprehensive installation at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. Evaluation criteria will be equally weighted between price and technical/past performance, with quotes due by February 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM. The solicitation requires the contractor to provide up to 4 hours of training for 3 government personnel, a one-year warranty, and annual maintenance including preventive services and calibration.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business type and is open to large businesses, with ZwickRoell being the sole source vendor for this procurement. The total contract is structured as a base year with four optional extension years, potentially extending the total contract duration to 5 years. The equipment will be delivered to Building 321, Room B323 at Robins AFB, with services to be performed during standard hours of 7:00 am to 3:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday. The procurement includes specific technical components such as the DuraScan 70 G5 machine, software module, Vickers and KNOOP indenters, Windows 11 system with dual screens, and various test method certifications. Additional contract requirements include comprehensive safety and environmental management system training for all contractor personnel, with strict reporting and compliance protocols for incidents and training completion.