How to bid on a Digital Trace Oxygen Analyzer for the DEPT of Defense

What the Air Force is buying and why it matters

The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force, is looking to purchase one Digital Trace Oxygen Analyzer. This equipment is essential for testing oxygen levels in various gas samples, including nitrogen, helium, hydrogen, and argon.

This is a direct purchase of equipment, and the successful vendor will need to deliver the analyzer to Vandenberg Air Force Base in California within 12 weeks after the contract is awarded. This opportunity is a full and open competition, meaning any qualified business can bid.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was published on August 06, 2026. All quotes must be submitted electronically by August 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. It is the vendor's responsibility to ensure their quote and any attachments are received by this deadline.

Quotes received after the designated closing date and time may not be considered. The government reserves the right to conduct discussions with some, none, or all offerors, or to make no award at all.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, under NAICS code 334516, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Vendors should be capable of supplying a digital trace oxygen analyzer that meets the specified requirements for testing various gas samples.

All vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and ensure their registration is current, complete, and accurate, updated within the preceding 12 months. Additionally, a CMMC Level 1 assessment is a mandatory minimum requirement, which involves self-certifying compliance with 15 basic safeguarding requirements for Federal Contract Information (FCI) and recording this in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the full solicitation details, you will need to view the original source on the portal. Sometimes the first click may take you to the portal's homepage, in which case you should click the link again to go directly to the bid. A free account may be required to view documents, though not for all bids.

Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to both the Contract Specialist, Henry Agee ([email protected]), and the Contracting Officer, Jennifer Blackford ([email protected]). The email subject line must be "FA860126Q0034, Digital Track Oxygen Analyzer". The entire quotation, including attachments, must be in a single email not exceeding 5 megabytes. Only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx file types are permitted as attachments; .zip or .exe files are not allowed.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your quote includes the aggregate total of the base plus any option year CLINs, if requested, and conforms to the Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) structure of the solicitation. All quotes should be in whole dollars. You must fully complete and return the 'Required Information Sheet' attached to the solicitation, as incomplete sheets will lead to rejection.

Provide a clear description and details of the digital trace oxygen analyzer you are offering; quotes with only pricing will not be accepted. Verify your SAM registration is current and complete. Also, confirm your CMMC Level 1 self-certification is properly recorded in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) module within PIEE, as contract award cannot be made without this.

If you anticipate needing a DoDSafe drop-off for your submission, notify the contract specialist or contracting officer at least 48 hours before the quote due date.