FA857125Q0103 - 77931 quintus fluid cell-mxsg benchstock

The Air Force Sustainment Center at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia is procuring specialized components for a Fluid Cell Press Bladder under solicitation FA857125Q0103, specifically requiring 32 total components including compensating bars, sealing blocks, rubber fillings, and corners with specific part numbers for the 402d Maintenance Support Group. This Request for Quote seeks commercial items under Simplified Acquisition Procedures with quotes due by July 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT, to be submitted via email to Anthony Jacobs at anthony.jacobs.8@us.af.mil. The procurement operates under NAICS code 326299 (All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing) and requires contractors to provide all applicable materials including shipping costs. The evaluation appears to be based on a firm fixed price arrangement, with all costs associated with the acquisition to be included in quotes. Security requirements include compliance with NISPOM, Department of Air Force Instructions, and OPSEC procedures, along with supply chain risk management to prevent counterfeit parts.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside with a size standard of 650 employees, and the procurement is structured as a sole-source acquisition from Quintus Technologies, LLC, the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Fluid Cell Press system. The previous contract (FA857120P0109) was awarded to Quintus Technologies for $399,980.00 covering 2020-2025, with the current market value of the complete system estimated at $20 million. The required delivery timeline is 7 weeks after contract award, with components to be delivered FOB Destination to Christopher Gilliland at the 402 Maintenance Support Squadron, Building 321, Station 15, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The Fluid Cell Press supports critical manufacturing operations for large aircraft parts used in C-130, C-5, C-17, and F-15 aircraft program depot maintenance requirements. The procurement includes eight different line items with quantities ranging from 4 to 8 units per component type, and the order carries a DO rating certified for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program use.