Heat Treat Hardness Tester

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is soliciting offers for a Heat Treat Hardness Tester system, specifically a Wilson RH2150 Rockwell C-Scale Hardness Tester along with 24 ancillary equipment items including indenters, anvils, and extensions for the 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group at Robins Air Force Base. This is a brand name, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) procurement using a single source justification based on AFMETCAL standardization and approval requirements. Key contract requirements include delivery within 30 calendar days of order receipt on an FOB Destination basis, initial system calibration with certification, installation services in Zone 4 (76-150 miles), one half-day of onsite training for up to four personnel, and a standard one-year parts warranty. Additionally, the contractor must submit a Safety and Health Plan within 10 calendar days of award, ensure all personnel complete Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Awareness Training and Energy Management System (EnMS) training prior to work commencement, and comply with comprehensive OSHA and Air Force safety standards as detailed in Appendix C. The solicitation was posted on February 23, 2026, with offers due by February 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM local time.

This procurement has no set-aside designation and is structured as a single source acquisition with Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (DBA Buehler) identified as the original equipment manufacturer and J.H. Technologies, Inc. identified as an authorized reseller. The contract employs firm fixed price pricing for all line items, with five Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) covering calibration certificates, EMS training status reports, EnMS training status reports, the contractor's safety plan, and accident/incident reports submitted at no separate charge. Work will be performed at Building 140, Robins Air Force Base, Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, during normal business hours of 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. The contractor must designate a Program Manager within five calendar days of award and maintain compliance with security procedures per 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM, and counterfeit parts prevention requirements throughout the contract performance period.