Particle Counter

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base is procuring Automatic Particle Counter (APC) systems for the Aerospace Fuels Laboratory through the Air Force Petroleum Agency. The government seeks to acquire one primary APC unit with an option for three additional units, requiring highly specialized instruments capable of analyzing particulate matter in fuels, oils, and coolants with six measuring channels and particle counting capabilities up to 200 microns. The equipment must meet stringent technical specifications including NIST traceable calibration, compatibility with multiple testing standards such as FED-STD-791E-3012 and ISO 11500, and include features like automatic bottle samplers and internal computers. The procurement will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price contract to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest-price technically acceptable quotation that conforms to the Statement of Work requirements. Quotes are due by September 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with delivery required within 12 weeks from the contract award date.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management while providing a NIST SP 800-171 assessment score for cybersecurity compliance. The solicitation is structured with two Contract Line Item Numbers covering one primary particle counter and three additional optional units, with all products required to be manufactured in qualifying countries in accordance with DFARS 225.872 regulations. Delivery will be made to Vandenberg Space Force Base in California for the primary unit, with potential subsequent delivery to Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio if the option for additional units is exercised. The contractor must provide at least a one-year warranty on all equipment, and the instruments must be benchtop/portable units not exceeding 32 x 26 inches and operating on 110-120V power. The primary place of performance is listed as Wright Patterson, Ohio 45433, and the procurement falls under the Laboratory Equipment and Supplies category with PSC code 6640.