Niton XL5 Plus or Equal Handheld XRF Analyzer

The Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is seeking a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the acquisition of one Niton XL5 Plus or equal handheld X-ray fluorescence XRF analyzer. This procurement is designated as a 100 percent Small Business Set-Aside, and eligible contractors must be registered in SAM.gov under NAICS code 334516. The device will be used by the 76 MXSG for non-destructive elemental analysis of materials in both laboratory and field environments. Technical requirements specify the ability to analyze 80 elements from Magnesium to Uranium, enhanced performance for light elements without the need for helium purge or vacuum, and an X-ray tube with at least 50kV and 200 micro-Amps. The package must include computer software for managing scans and results, with the instrument capable of connecting to a computer for data downloads. The government will evaluate offers based on a technical proposal and cost or price to determine the most advantageous award. Deliveries must adhere to strict packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129, and must be delivered to Tinker AFB. Contractors are cautioned that they must coordinate entry via the Commodity Hotline and are prohibited from bringing weapons onto the base. Payment will be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Quotations are required to include a proposed delivery date and documentation verifying that the equipment meets all specified technical characteristics, including compliance with the National Electrical Code.