Spectrofluorometer (Fluorimeter) System Replacement

The Department of the Air Force Headquarters Air Force Academy seeks one high-performance fluorescence spectrophotometer system, with quote responses due August 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM MDT and written questions due August 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM MDT. The procurement is unrestricted (full and open competition).

Place of performance is Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80840, with FOB Destination and delivery schedule proposed by the offeror (30–60 days after order receipt suggested). The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; the PSC is 6630, Chemical Analysis Instruments.

The Government specifies salient characteristics requiring a Xenon flash lamp pulsed at 80 Hz or faster; operational wavelength range of 200–900 nm excitation and emission (mechanical range 190–1100 nm); signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 4,000:1 RMS at 350 nm excitation and 1,400:1 RMS at 500 nm excitation; wavelength accuracy of 0.5 nm or better; wavelength reproducibility of 0.1 nm or better; maximum scanning speed of 24,000 nm/min; software-selectable spectral bandwidth from 1.5–20 nm; room-light immunity in fluorescence mode; high-performance PMT detectors with separate reference signal PMT; water-thermostatted and Peltier-based cell holders; water pump (110V); desktop PC with control and analysis software; solid sample holder accessory kit; and minimum 12-month standard commercial warranty. Offerors proposing systems exceeding stated sensitivity, accuracy, and functional requirements overall must still match every individual numeric specification exactly; systems with alternative but equivalent parameters will not be considered technically acceptable.

Quotes must be firm-fixed-price with technical specifications and brochures, lead time, standard commercial warranty terms, and completed FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate. Quotes remain valid until September 30, 2026. Evaluation weighs technical capability (pass/fail against salient characteristics), past performance (CPARS and SPRS scores), and price on a best value/trade-off basis. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest-priced offeror for superior technical solution or past performance. The Buy American Act applies. Funds are not presently available; no award will be made until funds become available, and the Government may cancel the solicitation with no obligation to reimburse preparation costs. Contact Ronald Wilson, Contracting Officer (ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil) or Mikayla Brandt, Contract Specialist (mikayla.brandt@us.af.mil).