ET Metal Powder Sieving Vacuums

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is seeking to procure three standalone metal powder sieving vacuum systems under a firm-fixed-price contract set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 332117. The solicitation, identified as FA812526Q0061, requires equipment designed to reclaim hazardous and reactive metal powders—specifically nickel, cobalt chrome, and aluminum—from GE Concept Laser M2 Series 5 printers. Each system must vacuum extract powder from the build platform and overflow hopper, automatically transfer it to a buffer hopper with controlled feed rates via pinch valves, and sieve under an inert gas atmosphere while integrating scales to measure both coarse waste and fine reclaimed powder. The contract calls for one ATEX-compliant 9053 SSS Sonic Powder Conditioner and two standard 9053 SSS Sonic Powder Conditioners, with all units required to interface directly with printer vacuum ports and hopper outlets. Offerors must demonstrate at least five years of experience manufacturing identical systems and provide redacted customer references from within the past twelve months. All deliveries must be completed by October 2, 2026, to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, under FOB destination terms, with inspections and acceptance occurring upon delivery by the OBCB Commodity Team. Packaging must follow commercial best practices, with heavy or oversized shipments palletized or skidded for forklift handling; all containers must be clearly marked “NOT FOR OUTSIDE STORAGE” and readable from 24 inches. Unique Item Identification (UID) is mandatory and must conform to MIL-STD-130 for item marking and MIL-STD-129 for shipping labels, ensuring all markings are machine readable. Payment is governed by the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, with specific DoDAACs designated for pay, issue, admin, inspect, and ship-to functions. Contractors must adhere to strict compliance with DFARS and FAR clauses including electronic payment reporting, whistleblower protections, supply chain security prohibitions, and compliance with the Supplier Performance Risk System. All offerors must maintain current SAM registrations with timely updates to all applicable representations and certifications, including those concerning former DoD officials and covered telecommunications equipment. Evaluation is based solely on lowest total evaluated price, with completeness and adherence to all solicitation terms serving as mandatory pass/fail gates—failure to meet any requirement renders a bid ineligible