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★ DEPT OF DEFENSE › DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE › US AIR FORCE ACADEMY
Sources Sought
May 23, 2026
Unrestricted
May 29, 2026 8:00 PM
⚠ Important Legal Notice
This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. The US Air Force Academy (USAFA) Chemistry Department is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a Simultaneous Dynamic Scanning Calorimeter/Thermogravimetric Analysis (SDT) instrument with installation and training.
Executive Summary
The U.S. Air Force Academy is conducting market research for a Simultaneous Dynamic Scanning Calorimeter/Thermogravimetric Analyzer (SDT) instrument. This is a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes only.
Key Requirements (Verbatim Excerpts)
- Delivery location: USAF Academy, CO 80840
- Product Information: Make, model, and part numbers of the proposed instrument(s) meeting the salient characteristics, including a brief product specification sheet. Include the place of manufacture and your lead-time for delivery.
- Authorized Distributor Status: If not the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), please provide an authorization letter from the OEM to distribute their products.
⚠ Important Notice Details
Submission Requirements:
- Company Information: Company Name, Point of Contact, Email Address, Phone Number, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Business Size: Business size standard and socioeconomic status under NAICS 334516 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees).
- Product Information: Make, model, and part numbers of the proposed instrument(s) meeting the salient characteristics, including a brief product specification sheet. Include the place of manufacture and your lead-time for delivery.
- Authorized Distributor Status: If not the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), please provide an authorization letter from the OEM to distribute their products.
- Responses to this RFI should be submitted via email to Tammy Martin at [email protected] no later than 2:00 p.m. MST on 29 May 2026.
Response Deadline: May 29, 2026 8:00 PM
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Scope & Requirements
The instrument must be capable of simultaneously collecting Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) data to measure heat flow, weight changes, temperature, and heat capacity of samples. Interested vendors must be able to provide a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) instrument that meets or exceeds the attached minimum technical specifications.
Delivery location: USAF Academy, CO 80840
- Known capable models include the TA Instruments Discovery SDT 650, Mettler Toledo TGA/DSC 3+, and Netzsch STA 509 Jupiter, or equal.
Compliance & Qualifications
- Standard FAR clauses apply.
How to Prepare Your Bid
- Ensure your proposed instrument meets the specified salient characteristics and provide detailed specifications.
- Include an authorization letter from the OEM if you are not the original equipment manufacturer.
- Submit your capability statement by the specified deadline to ensure consideration.
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