How to bid on an AEGIS Spectrometer for the Department of the Air Force

What the Air Force is buying

The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Air Force Radiation Assessment Team (AFRAT) at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, is seeking to purchase a brand-name-only AEGIS Spectrometer, 40% GX-Detector, RDC-Portable HPGe Gamma Spectrometer. This is a firm-fixed-price contract for a specific piece of equipment.

This is a brand-name-only requirement, meaning that only the specified AEGIS product will be considered. 'Or Equal' products will not be evaluated. Vendors should only bid if they can supply this exact item.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 24, 2026. All offers must be submitted by August 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT. Proposals received after this deadline will not be considered.

The Air Force intends to make an award based on the lowest price technically acceptable proposal. Delivery of the spectrometer is required within 120 days after the contract is awarded.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for authorized resellers of the AEGIS Spectrometer, 40% GX-Detector, RDC-Portable HPGe Gamma Spectrometer. Vendors must be able to supply the exact brand-name product specified.

Firms must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a current Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 self-assessment recorded in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) at the time of award. Waivers, grace periods, or Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for CMMC are not permitted.

How to respond to this solicitation

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Proposals must be submitted via email to both Mr. Joshua L. Clymer at [email protected] and Brian Algeo at [email protected]. The subject line of the email must be 'FA8601-26-Q-0084, AEGIS Spectrometer, 40% GX-Detector, RDC'.

The entire submission, including attachments, must be a single email under 5 MB. Attachments must be in .pdf, .docx, or .xlsx format; compressed files like .zip are not allowed. A receipt confirmation should be sent within 24 hours; if not received, contact the points of contact.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Your proposal should consist of two parts: a Technical Proposal and a Price Proposal. Ensure both parts provide sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and avoid simply restating government requirements.

The Technical Proposal must identify the proposed manufacturer, make, and model, or confirm adherence to the exact brand-name part numbers. Include manufacturer authorization as an authorized reseller and provide technical data, datasheets, or specification sheets to verify compliance with each SOW characteristic. Clearly identify any deviations or exceptions.

The Price Proposal should include an itemized firm-fixed pricing schedule matching the CLIN structure provided in the solicitation, with extended totals. Confirm FOB Destination (shipping included) and Net 30 payment terms. Ensure your company name, address, SAM Unique ID, CAGE Code, TIN, and a point of contact are included in your proposal.