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Spectrofluorometer (Fluorimeter) System Replacement
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The U.S. Air Force Academy, under the Department of Defense, is seeking a commercial spectrofluorometer system to replace existing equipment through a full small business set-aside procurement under FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 334516 assigned. The requirement calls for a single integrated system including a core instrument, solid sample holder accessory kit, water-thermostatted single-cell holder, water pump, and desktop PC with interfacing software, all capable of measuring fluorescence, phosphorescence, chemiluminescence, and bioluminescence without hardware modifications. The system must feature a xenon flash lamp pulsing at 80 Hz or faster, wavelength accuracy of ±0.5 nm or better, reproducibility of ±0.1 nm or better, scan/slew rates of at least 24,000 nm/min, software-selectable bandwidths from 1.5 nm to 20 nm with integrated filters, room-light immunity in fluorescence mode, and compatibility with powder cells, single crystals, and standard 12.5 x 12.5 mm cuvettes. Temperature control must support Peltier thermostatting with a standard 110 V water pump. All equipment must be delivered FOB Destination to 2355 Fairchild Drive, USAF Academy, Colorado, 80840, with installation and on-site training included. The delivery schedule is to be proposed by the offeror but expected within 30–60 days after order receipt. The solicitation is structured as a firm-fixed-price request for quotation with submissions required in three volumes: Volume I (Technical Capability), limited to 10 pages of technical literature and specifications demonstrating compliance with Attachment 1’s salient characteristics; Volume II (Past Performance), limited to 3 pages listing up to three relevant contracts completed within the last three years; and Volume III (Price & Administrative), which must contain the firm-fixed-price quote inclusive of all shipping and warranty costs, a completed Buy American Certificate, and valid CAGE and UEI numbers verifying active SAM.gov registration. Offerors must strictly follow submission guidelines, emailing all documents to Ronald Wilson and Mikayla Brandt by 10:00 AM MDT on 20 July 2026, with the subject line “Quote Submission - FA700026Q0056 - Spectrofluorometer System.” Proposals must remain valid until 3
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USAF Academy, CO, 80840, USASet-Aside
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Answers to questions received by 13 July 2026 at 10:00 AM MDT have been posted as an attachment: Q-A_FA700026Q0056
Amendment 1 uploaded on 22 July 2026
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