Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)

The MPI unit (P/N PD-AFLCMC-EZPT-19-01-II, NSN: 6635003614631RN), is a type of non-destructive testing (NDT) that is utilized to detect surface and shallow subsurface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials such as iron, nickel, cobalt, and some of their alloys. MPI is critical technology that is used to maintain and support various equipment throughout the Air Force and has a service life of 25 (twenty-five) years. Typical MPI units consist of an induction coil, a tank to hold suspension and particles, and a booth with a hood to remove light. MPI works by either directly or indirectly magnetizing a material. Magnetic particles in either dry or wet suspension are then applied to the magnetized material. If the material has a surface or subsurface discontinuity magnetic flux will be leaked, magnetic particles are attracted to the flux leakage indicating the discontinuity to the user. The MPI unit must meet the requirements put forth in the Product Description (PD) PD-AFLCMC-EZPT-19-01.

The MPI RFP and attachments is uploaded to this announcement. NO HARD COPIES WILL BE ISSUED. Proposals are due NLT 14 Feb 2020 @ 4pm EST. This is a total SBSA. Proposal requirements and evaluation factors under a FAR 12.6 Source Selection.

The Evaluation Factors are as follows: Technically Compliance with the Product Description, Price, and Past Performance. Technical and Past Performance, when combined are approximately equal to cost or price.