Acoustic Testing Equipment

The contract involves the procurement of a specific brand-name acoustic testing equipment kit, along with associated training, for the 28th Maintenance Group at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. The solicitation, numbered FA469025Q0020, was posted on April 22, 2025, with a response deadline set for April 28, 2025. This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334519, which pertains to other measuring and controlling device manufacturing. The contract emphasizes the purchase of equipment that meets the salient characteristics outlined in the attached list and requires the vendor to provide training as specified. The solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation, indicating it consolidates multiple procurement processes into a single document. The agency responsible is the Department of the Air Force, specifically the FA4690 28 Contracting Office at Ellsworth AFB. The contract’s primary points of contact are Nicholas Oak and Jason Hankins, who can be reached via email or phone for further inquiries. The procurement aims to ensure the equipment's brand name is justified, although the related justification document appears to be corrupted or unreadable. Overall, this contract underscores the Air Force’s focus on acquiring specialized acoustic testing equipment to support maintenance operations, with an emphasis on small business participation.