Magnetic Particle Bench Replacement

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking to procure five specialized magnetic particle inspection benches for use at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City. Specifically, the solicitation requires three Model 3509A-01 Stationary Magnetic Particle Inspection Benches and two Model 3606 Disk Inspection Benches with precise technical specifications for non-destructive testing of aircraft and engine components. The contract will be awarded based on technical acceptability and lowest total evaluated price, with quotes due by May 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Standard Time. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit commercial OEM brochures for technical evaluation. The government has established a 90-day quote validity period and requires a standard 12-month parts and labor warranty for the equipment.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336413, with the current incumbent being Gould-Bass equipment that requires replacement after 18 years of service. The equipment must meet specific technical requirements, including magnetization capabilities of 6,000 Amps AC/FWDC, compliance with ASTM E1444 standards, and precise electronic control features. Delivery is specified as 60 days after contract receipt, with a target delivery date of September 1, 2025, and shipping to be FOB Destination at Tinker Air Force Base. Payment terms are set at Net 30, and invoicing will be completed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) with a Combo D/D Invoice. The total procurement is for five inspection benches with specific dimensional and electrical requirements, designed to maintain the Air Force's non-destructive testing capabilities for critical aerospace components.