31 MXG/PMEL - Surface Plate

The U.S. Air Force is seeking a single Firm Fixed Price purchase order for one 48 x 96 inch Grade AA surface plate meeting precise technical specifications, including a tolerance of ±0.0005 in TIR, integrated ledges for clamping calibration standards, and a requested Starrett brand due to its proven reliability in shipping heavy granite plates weighing approximately 6,000 lbs. The surface plate must be delivered and assembled directly at Aviano Air Base, Italy, with FOB destination terms, and the contractor must demonstrate the capability to handle international shipping of such a large, delicate item. The solicitation, numbered FA568226QA024, was issued under NAICS code 327991 with no set-aside, and all offers must include complete contractor identification, SAM registration verification, Unique Entity Identifier, and affirmation of small business and socioeconomic status. The contract incorporates standard FAR clauses with notable deviations, including 52.212-4 for commercial items, and incorporates Air Force-specific terms and conditions addressing security protocols, personnel access, and compliance with federal statutes on procurement integrity, kickbacks, and labor standards. Offerors must submit pricing via a provided table and technical specifications in a separate document, ensuring their proposal remains valid for 90 days and complies with all terms in the solicitation and its amendments, including the requirement to use Wide Area Workflow for invoicing and receiving reports, adhering to the Prompt Payment Act. The award will be made to the most advantageous offer considering price, technical capability, delivery terms, and past performance, without specified weights, and must be submitted via email to the designated point of contact no later than June 15, 2026, at 1500 Central European Time.