Amendment 1 - Solicitation - Handheld Analyzer (Gemini S5)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA560625QA070
- Agency
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Air Forces Europe and Africa
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6630 Chemical Analysis Instruments
- Place of performance
- Spangdahlem Rhineland-Palatinate 54529 Germany
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa, specifically the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (52 CES/EOD), is procuring one Thermo Scientific Gemini S5 Handheld Analyzer Package manufactured by ThermoFisher Scientific. This specialized portable device is designed to quickly identify unknown chemicals and explosives in the field by utilizing both Raman and Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) technology simultaneously, with the capability to differentiate chemicals within a mixture. The procurement requires specific modifications including deactivation of the "Low Dose ID" functionality and inclusion of Hazmaster G3 Software, while on-site training is explicitly excluded from the requirement. The evaluation will be based primarily on price, with the award going to the vendor whose quotation represents the best value to the government, and contractors must be authorized resellers of Gemini products. Amendment 1 extended the quote submission deadline to September 15, 2025 at 1500 CEST, with quotes remaining valid until October 1, 2025.
This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designation and is structured as a single-source procurement, as market research confirmed Thermo Scientific as the sole manufacturer of this specialized device that meets the military's MIL-STD-810G compliance requirements. The estimated contract value is $153,757.66 based on the single source justification document, representing a simplified acquisition for one unit of the Gemini S5 analyzer. The device will replace two separate handheld devices currently used by the EOD unit and is already deployed by Wright AFB and other Air Force EOD teams in joint environments. Performance will take place at U.S. Air Base Spangdahlem in Spangdahlem-Gelsdorf, Germany (54529). The government has noted that funds are currently not available for this effort and reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time before award without reimbursing offeror costs.
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 1 - Summary of Changes
1. Updated Combo Document in Sections “Instructions to Offerors” and “Evaluation Criteria” (in red text).
2. Extension of quote due date to 15 September 2025 at 1500 CEST.
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Thermo Scientific Gemini S5 Handheld Analyzer Package
Manufacturer: ThermoFisher Scientific
52 CES/EOD requires a portable handheld device designed to quickly identify unknown chemicals and explosives in the field. Equipment must utilize both Raman and Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) technology simultaneously and differentiate chemicals within a mixture.
Characteristics:
- One Gemini S5 Handheld Analyzer- Deactivation/Removal of the “Low Dose ID” functionality
- Inclusion and installation of the Hazmaster G3 Software on the handheld analyzer
- On-site training will not be included
Update #1 ·
Thermo Scientific Gemini S5 Handheld Analyzer Package
Manufacturer: ThermoFisher Scientific
52 CES/EOD requires a portable handheld device designed to quickly identify unknown chemicals and explosives in the field. Equipment must utilize both Raman and Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) technology simultaneously and differentiate chemicals within a mixture.
Characteristics:
- One Gemini S5 Handheld Analyzer- Deactivation/Removal of the “Low Dose ID” functionality
- Inclusion and installation of the Hazmaster G3 Software on the handheld analyzer
- On-site training will not be included
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