Automatic Tap Tester

The contract involves the procurement of ten handheld, battery-powered Automatic Tap Testers designed to detect disbonding, damage, and delamination in honeycomb materials up to 5mm thick, as specified in detailed item descriptions. The solicitation, issued as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334519, emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations, including FAR clauses related to small business participation, cybersecurity, supply chain security, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. The procurement is managed by the Department of Defense, specifically through the FA8125 AFSC Pzima office at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, with performance expected at a location in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma. Delivery is required by January 13, 2026, with inspection and acceptance at Tinker AFB, and the contract is structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement, although specific unit prices and total contract values are not provided in the available documentation. The solicitation incorporates comprehensive packaging, marking, and identification requirements aligned with military standards, including MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130, mandating machine-readable markings with data matrix codes and specific labeling to ensure traceability and security. Offerors must submit their quotes by December 16, 2025, via the designated points of contact, with proposals evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where technical compliance is a pass/fail criterion and price is the primary factor for award. The contract also emphasizes strict adherence to cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, and socioeconomic policies, requiring detailed representations and certifications through SAM.gov, including disclosures related to small business status, ownership, and compliance with prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment. Payment will be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, with detailed instructions for invoicing and reporting. Overall, the contract emphasizes compliance with federal standards, security protocols, and small business participation, with specific performance, packaging, and certification requirements tailored to meet military and federal acquisition standards.