Supply of ASTM D1322-Compliant Automated Smoke Point Instrument

The contract seeks a commercially available benchtop Automated Smoke Point Instrument that fully complies with ASTM D1322 for testing aerospace fuels, requiring integrated digital imaging and sensor systems to accurately measure smoke point under standardized conditions. The equipment must support automated data acquisition, secure internal data storage, and multiple connectivity options to enable seamless integration with laboratory information systems and external networks, ensuring efficient and traceable testing workflows. The instrument must be delivered and operational at the specified place of performance in Lompoc, California, with a response deadline of May 18, 2026. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 334516, issued by the Department of Defense through the FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio office. All proposals must demonstrate compliance with the performance and technical specifications outlined, with no set-aside provisions applicable, and bidders are expected to provide fully functional, off-the-shelf solutions that eliminate the need for custom modifications while meeting rigorous federal testing standards.