PAMAS Particle Counter

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure two PAMAS (CB521) Oil Particle Counter Replacement Analyzers for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard through a brand name mandatory requirement. This is a full and open competition using simplified acquisition procedures, with the solicitation (SPMYM3-25-Q-4019) specifically requiring analyzers that can measure liquids with viscosity up to 1600 cSt, are calibrated to ISO 11171 and ISO 4402 standards, and can report results according to multiple international standards including ISO 4406, SAE AS 4059, and NAS 1638. The evaluation criteria will be lowest price technically acceptable, with quotes needing to include freight costs and be submitted via email by 10:00 AM EST on January 27th, 2025. Vendors must specify the country of origin for all items and be classified under NAICS category 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). Quotes must meet specific equipment size requirements of maximum 400mm x 280mm x 280mm and comply with all detailed specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.

The contract opportunity is not set aside for any specific group and represents a standard procurement for specialized analytical laboratory equipment. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the solicitation indicates a single award will be made to the most responsive offeror with the lowest total proposal price. The place of performance is located at Kittery, ME 03904, specifically at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Payment terms are established as Net 30 days after acceptance, and vendors must adhere to specific delivery instructions including using U.S. citizen drivers and delivering between 7:00 AM and 2:30 PM Monday through Friday. The procurement is associated with PSC category 6625 for Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments, and follows standard DLA procurement protocols including compliance with FAR, DFAR, and DLAD clauses. Notably, there are specific prohibitions on telecommunications equipment from certain sources that vendors must carefully review in the attached documentation.