Spectrofluorometer (Fluorimeter) System Replacement

Solicitation FA700026Q0056_A2 is a combined type procurement issued by the Department of Defense, specifically the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc office at the USAF Academy in Colorado. The objective is the replacement of a Spectrofluorometer (Fluorimeter) System with a high-performance fluorescence spectrophotometer capable of measuring fluorescence, phosphorescence, chemiluminescence, and bioluminescence. The required system must feature a Xenon flash lamp, PMT detectors, integrated optical filters, and a wavelength range of 200 to 900 nm. Key technical performance benchmarks include a signal-to-noise ratio greater than 4,000:1, wavelength accuracy of plus or minus 0.5 nm, scanning speeds of at least 24,000 nm/min, and software-selectable bandwidths between 1.5 and 20 nm. The system must also support both liquid and solid sample analysis with Peltier and water-thermostatted temperature control and include a pre-loaded workstation for data acquisition and analysis. The procurement is an open market competition with no set-aside used, falling under NAICS code 334516. A critical contractual requirement is compliance with the Buy American Act per FAR 52.225-2, requiring offerors to provide a Buy American Certificate certifying the domestic origin of end products and critical components. Proposals are due by August 18, 2026. Evaluation is expected to be based on technical specifications including sensitivity, wavelength accuracy, scanning speeds, and warranty terms, although the specific basis of award and pricing details are not provided. Performance and final acceptance will take place at the USAF Academy in Colorado.