Xenon Arc Tester

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the procurement of a Xenon Arc Tester to expand testing capabilities at their Product Test Center's Technical Assessment Lab in Philadelphia, PA. The agency is seeking a Q-Lab Corporation Q-Sun XE-3-HSE Xenon Arc Tester or equivalent equipment capable of simulating sunlight, heat, and moisture effects to accelerate material aging processes for testing purposes. The procurement includes specific components such as the base model, tray, caster wheels, UV detector, panel sensor, air filter, and UV filter, along with required accessories and documentation. Key requirements include a one-year warranty covering parts, labor, and travel, delivery within 120 days of contract award, installation instructions, OEM manual, and NIST-traceable certification. The formal solicitation will be posted at a later date under Solicitation Number SP470625Q0016, with responses due by August 30, 2025, though no immediate response to this pre-solicitation notice is required.

This procurement opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors. No current incumbents or existing contractors are identified in the notice, suggesting this may be a new capability acquisition for the DLA facility. The technical specifications document does not provide specific budget ranges or estimated contract values for this equipment procurement. The delivery timeline is established at 120 days from contract award, with installation and certification requirements that must be completed as part of the contractor's performance obligations. Invoicing will be processed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system, and delivery coordination must be made with specified DLA contacts at the Philadelphia location.