F-35 Weight and Balance Roll-on Aircraft Scales

The contract pertains to the procurement of two Intercomp AC30-60 RFX 4-120 Platform Scale Systems, or equivalents, to support F-35 aircraft weight and balance operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The requirement is issued under solicitation FA520526QB052, with Amendment 01 clarifying shipping instructions and delivery addresses, specifying that all equipment must be shipped directly to Misawa Air Base via UPS, FedEx, DHL, or USPS using distinct APO/FPO addresses for each carrier. The statement of objectives has been updated to reflect current operational needs, with delivery required within 90 days of contract award. Each system must meet MIL-SPEC accuracy standards of ±0.1% or 5 lbs., whichever is greater, and be intrinsically safe for hazardous environments, certified under NFPA 70 NEC Articles 500/513 and OSHA 1910.307, with NRTL labeling. Features include wireless communication up to 100 meters, auto-leveling capability up to 2 degrees, stainless steel shear beam load cells, and calibration via TMDE automated press within 30 minutes. The scales must have a platform size of at least 24x30 inches and a height of 4 inches, with annual recalibration mandated. The solicitation is conducted as a simplified acquisition under FAR 13.101(b), with no set-aside applicable, and responses are evaluated based on two equally weighted factors: Technical acceptability and Price reasonableness. Technical proposals must provide detailed descriptions of the equipment including manufacturer, model, part number, and capabilities, along with a project schedule; failure to meet any requirement results in an Unacceptable rating and disqualification. Price evaluations focus on realism and fairness without numerical weighting or risk ratings, with award based on best value through trade-off, not lowest price technically acceptable. All submissions must be made electronically via email to Katie Kershaw or Kade Forrester by 1:00 PM JST on May 5, 2026, and require valid UEI and CAGE codes, SAM registration, and compliance with DFARS prohibitions on sourcing from the Xinjiang region or the Maduro regime. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through WAWF, with payment processed under DoDAAC F87700. Contractors must comply with base access requirements, including obtaining identification badges and