Hofmann Balance Machine Modernization

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking a contractor to provide modernization services for a Hofmann Balance Machine, with delivery required at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. This is a Firm Fixed Price procurement, meaning the contractor must provide a comprehensive, all-inclusive price covering all costs such as shipping, taxes, and fees. Prospective vendors must submit completed SF1449 forms along with supporting documentation to substantiate their quotes, with all information presented in readable and legible format. The notice indicates this is a pre-solicitation phase, and contractors are advised that no quotes will be accepted until the formal solicitation has been posted. The due date for responses is May 19, 2026, providing potential bidders with approximately three weeks from the posting date to prepare and submit their proposals.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all qualified contractors meeting the relevant requirements. The notice does not specify the current incumbent contractor, potential award values, or a detailed budget range for the modernization work. The contract falls under NAICS Category 334513 (Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables) and PSC Category 6635 (Physical Properties Testing and Inspection), indicating the specialized nature of the balance machine equipment involved. While specific technical requirements, performance timelines, and contract duration are not detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, interested contractors should monitor for the full solicitation announcement to obtain complete specifications and evaluation criteria. The Federal Meta Opportunity ID for this contract is 69f36e8f1e01e40c0a0e4ef4.