Portable Shearography

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking to procure a Portable Shearography System for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City. The system must be a portable Vacuum/Thermal mode device capable of inspecting composite and metallic bonded structures, featuring a green laser for speckle, an integral inspection head, image processing computer, and associated software. The solicitation (FA8125-25-Q-0066) will evaluate quotations using price as the sole criteria, with vendors required to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of technical requirements through complete representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM). Quotations must be submitted by May 15, 2025, with the government intending to award a contract for delivery by August 29, 2025. The procurement will be processed under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).

The solicitation is set aside specifically for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) within the NAICS category 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 600 employees. The contract requires the successful vendor to provide delivery, offloading, performance verification, and one full day (8 hours) of on-site training for up to six operators at Tinker Air Force Base. The system must meet specific technical requirements, including the ability to inspect parts with a minimum 2.5-foot radius of curvature and include an operation manual and transit cases. Work must be performed Monday through Friday between 0530-1330 hours, with strict adherence to safety protocols and environmental compliance guidelines. The procurement is classified under Product Service Code 6650 for Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components, and Accessories, targeting a specific technological solution for aircraft maintenance and inspection.