Fuels Laboratory Automatic Particle Counter

This contract with the Department of Defense’s Air Force Test Center at Eglin AFB, FL, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 for the procurement of one unit of the D-2 Incorporated iSPARK Fuels Laboratory Automatic Particle Counter (Part Number: JF-PC-AF). The device is intended to facilitate rapid, accurate detection and quantification of particulate contamination in aviation fuels such as JP-8 and Jet A, supporting aviation fuel quality surveillance in both laboratory and field environments. The contract stipulates firm-fixed price terms with delivery required by July 30, 2026, to Eglin AFB, and includes comprehensive inspection and acceptance procedures carried out at the destination facility. The acquisition ensures compliance with ASTM D7619 and other relevant military fuel testing standards to guarantee the equipment meets or exceeds technical and operational requirements. The contractual framework incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including provisions for safeguarding covered defense information, prohibition on covered telecommunications equipment from specified entities, and required representations regarding business operations and organizational conflict of interest. The contract mandates registration in SAM.gov and electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). While the solicitation references attachments such as a quote and statement of objectives, details on pricing, evaluation factors, packaging, and key personnel requirements are either not disclosed or absent. Administrative points of contact include the Contracting Officer and contract payment officer, with submission of proposals limited to electronic email submissions to a designated government official by the stated deadline. The contract is designed to ensure stringent regulatory compliance, small business participation, and secure handling of sensitive defense information while delivering a critical fuel testing device to enhance operational readiness.