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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 12, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Vapor Pressure Analyzer

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A063144Federal

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The U.S. Air Force, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is conducting market research to identify capable sources—particularly small businesses and socioeconomically designated firms—for the acquisition of a Vapor Pressure Analyzer to be used at the Aerospace Fuels Laboratory on Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This sources-sought notice, identified by solicitation number A063144 and assigned NAICS code 334513 with a 750-employee size standard, is explicitly for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or binding commitment from the Government. Respondents must submit a concise capabilities package of no more than five pages via email to henry.agee@us.af.mil and jennifer.blackford@us.af.mil with the exact subject line “Vapor Pressure Analyzer,” and only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx attachments are permitted; .zip and .exe files will be automatically deleted. The submission deadline is 12:00 PM Eastern Time on May 15, 2026. The required instrument must fully comply with ASTM D5191 and be capable of automated vapor pressure testing within specified parameters, including a pressure range of 7–15 psi, temperature control within ±0.02°C at 37.8°C, and sample volumes of 1–10 mL, with connectivity options for USB, Ethernet, or RS-232, an onboard touchscreen interface, data storage, and printer compatibility. It must be delivered with calibration standards, mesh filters, training, and a minimum one-year warranty, with installation and training to occur at Vandenberg AFB. All products must originate from a qualifying country under DFARS 225.872, and foreign-owned or foreign-controlled firms must disclose ownership details and the potential use of foreign national employees. Respondents must confirm their size status and socioeconomic designation—including small business, 8(a), HUBZone, EDWOSB, WOSB, SDB, or SDVOSB—and must be registered in SAM.gov. The Government reserves the right to set aside any future solicitation for small businesses and will apply FAR 52.219-14 and FAR 52.219-33 during evaluation of potential awards. Commercial deliveries are subject to strict access requirements at Vandenberg

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USAF seeks info from small businesses to supply Vapor Pressure Analyzer, responses due May 15, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8601 Aflcmc PzioView Agency

NAICS

334513 - Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process VariablesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Lompoc, CA, 93437, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Atch+1+-+Instructions.pdf

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SOW Vapor Pressure Analyzer 22 April 2026

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-5344, USA
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Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-5344, USA
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Jennifer Blackford

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Notice from the United States Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Installation Contracting Division, Base Support Contracting Branch at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio:


The AFLCMC Operational Contracting Branch, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is seeking capabilities packages of potential sources including Small Businesses (SB). This sources sought synopsis is published for market research purposes only, to identify potential sources capable of delivering a Vapor Pressure Analyzer with the capabilities described herein for the Aerospace Fuels Laboratory located at Vanderburg SFB, CA.


The Government is seeking capabilities packages from all potential sources, including but not limited to: small business (SB), 8(a) participants, HUBZone Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Firms that respond shall review the attached instructions and technical requirements and submit responses that:


  1. Specify that offered products meet the specifications provided below; and
  2. Provide detailed information to show clear technical compliance.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUOTES.


All interested firms shall submit a response to the Primary Points of Contact, Mr. Henry Agee at henry.agee@us.af.mil and Jennifer Blackford at jennifer.blackford@us.af.mil, demonstrating their capability to provide the Vapor Pressure Analyzer. A solicitation for this requirement does not exist, therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract will be solely within the Government's discretion.


The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this acquisition is 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables with a small business size standard of 750 employees. Firms responding should indicate socio-economic status (8(a) with Graduation Date, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, WOSB, small business, and/or HUBZone). Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent action. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a Department of Defense (DoD) contract. A small business set-aside decision has not yet been made.


Respondents should note the potential application of Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14) and the Non-Manufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219-33) to a future acquisition that may result from this Sources Sought. Respondents should consider how the primary tasks identified in this notice will be broken out between prime contractor and subcontractors and address subcontracting in their response, if applicable/necessary.


Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought is voluntary. This Sources Sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any Government assessments. The Government's assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small business or any particular small business program.


CAPABILITIES PACKAGE:


All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package to provide the Vapor Pressure Analyzer that explicitly demonstrates their capability to provide the required instrument. The capabilities package should be brief and concise yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. However, the response must not exceed five (5) pages. Capabilities Packages submitted in response to this sources sought synopsis must be received at the following e-mail addresses NO LATER THAN 15 May 2026 AT 12:00 PM EASTERN TIME.


All correspondence sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads: Vapor Pressure Analyzer. If this subject line is not included, the email may not get through email filters at WPAFB. Filters are designed to delete emails without a subject or with a suspicious subject or attachments. Attachments with files ending in .zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted. Ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xlsx or .xls documents are attached to your email. All other attachments may be deleted.


Responses shall be submitted via email to the following addresses: henry.agee@us.af.mil and jennifer.blackford@us.af.mil.


Please direct all questions concerning this acquisition to Mr. Henry Agee at henry.agee@us.af.mil and Jennifer Blackford at jennifer.blackford@us.af.mil and include the necessary subject line indicated above.


Attachments:


  1. Instructions
  2. Statement of Work

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