SAM #FA860126Q0074

Air Force Solicitation for Agilent HPLC-MS System and OEM Installation

This opportunity is for the procurement and installation of a brand name only Agilent High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS) system for the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson AFB. - Solicitation is strictly for Agilent products; no substitutes or 'or equal' items will be considered - System must include: - Triple quadrupole mass spectrometer with ESI and APCI modes - Mass Hunter software (proprietary to Agilent) - Diode array detector, cooled autosampler, heated column compartment - Quaternary or two binary pumps with mixer and degasser - All components (except printer, monitor, computer) from the same manufacturer - Must be U.S.-made, purchased directly from the manufacturer, and serviceable for at least 10 years - Installation must be performed by the OEM (Agilent) - Offerors must be authorized Agilent resellers and provide manufacturer authorization - Contract is firm-fixed-price, with delivery and installation required within 120 days (or up to 6 months per SOW) after award - Includes a 2-year warranty post-receipt - Requires CMMC Level 1 certification, Buy American Act compliance, and adherence to trade agreements - All transportation and onsite coordination are contractor responsibilities - Detailed technical requirements and specifications are provided in the Statement of Work (SOW) - No competing products or alternative solutions will be accepted due to compatibility and proprietary software requirements

Description

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: Brand Name Agilent High-Performance Liquid

Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS)

Solicitation Number: FA8601-26-Q-0074

Notice Type: Special (RFQ)

Issuing Office: AFLCMC/PZIBA

Posted Date: August 06, 2026

Response Date: August 20, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

Set-Aside: N/A

Classification Code (PSC): 6630

NAICS Code: 334516

Small Business Size Standard: 1,100 Employees

Description:

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/PZIBA), on behalf of Department of the Air Force at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), intends to award a Brand Name Only, firm-fixed-price contract for Agilent High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS).

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the RFO (effective April 17, 2026) and the Revolutionary Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (RDFARS) as of the date of issuance.

The Department of the Air Force intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for Agilent High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS) in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW), on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Schedule of Supplies, place of performance, delivery information, and the full list of applicable provisions and clauses are set forth in the attached SF 1449 and solicitation. Award is subject to the availability of funds.

The requirement is for all supplies, labor, and services necessary to procure a new High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS). This is a follow-on acquisition that requires the new HPLC-MS to be fully compatible and interchangeable with the agency’s existing Agilent equipment and software. The Government's market research indicates that Agilent products utilize proprietary Mass Hunter software for instrument control and data analysis, and no other manufacturer produces a compatible system that can meet the Government's essential need for a single, integrated platform, thereby avoiding the cost of new training and method redevelopment.

In accordance with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul, (RFO) 5.101(c)(4)(vii), the justification for restricting competition is that the proprietary Haworth physical connections and design are essential to the Government's requirement, and no other brand of systems furniture can interface with the existing setup. Therefore, this acquisition is being conducted under the authority of (RFO) 6.103-1.

This is a BRAND NAME ONLY requirement. Only brand name Haworth products will be

accepted. "Or Equal" products will NOT be evaluated.

Standardization of Haworth is required to ensure compatibility with existing systems,

eliminate duplication of training costs and maintain mission continuity. In accordance with RFO

5.201(c)(3), the approved Brand Name Justification and Approval (J&A) is attached to this posting on

SAM.gov.

Submission Instructions

Deadline: August 20th, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT Subject Line: FA8601-26-Q-0074, Agilent High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS) Submit via email to all: Officer: Candice Snow — candice.snow@us.af.mil

Specialist: Alejandro Quiles — alejandro.quiles_sanchez.1@us.af.mil Specialist: Brian Algeo — brian.algeo.1@us.af.mil Format: Single email ≤ 5 MB; attachments must be .pdf, .docx, or .xlsx. Compressed files (e.g., .zip) will be filtered and are not permitted. Confirmation: A receipt confirmation will be sent within 24 hours; if not received, contact the points of contact above.

Proposal Content Requirements

Proposals shall consist of two parts — a Technical Proposal and a Price Proposal — and shall provide sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with the SOW. Do not merely restate the Government’s requirements. Each proposal shall include:

Company name, address, SAM Unique ID, CAGE Code, and TIN Point of contact name, phone, and email Proposal number, date, and validity period Technical description with manuals, datasheets, or literature evidencing compliance with each SOW requirement Separate-Complete Price Schedule matching CLIN structure provided in Solicitation Total Evaluated Price Completed Offeror Representations and Certifications Itemized firm-fixed pricing with extended totals; FOB Destination (all shipping included); Net 30; no progress payments Confirmation that the offeror is an Authorized Reseller of Haworth (provide manufacturer authorization letter Technical description of the items being offered to verify part number accuracy.

Key Information

Requirement: Agilent High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS)  per SOW dated 05 August 2026 Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Period of Performance: 120 days after contract award Delivery: FOB Destination; inspection and acceptance at destination

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Per RDFARS 252.204-7021, this acquisition requires CMMC Level 1 (Federal Contract Information only). Offerors must have a current CMMC Level 1 (or higher) self-assessment recorded in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) at the time of award. Waivers, grace periods, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) are not permitted.

Buy American Act and Trade Agreements

This acquisition is subject to the Buy American Act and applicable trade agreements as implemented in the RFO and RDFARS. Offerors shall identify the country of origin for the offered end product and any qualifying components in their Reps and Certs. Domestic or qualifying/designated-country end products are required unless an authorized exception applies.

This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Basis for Award:

Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal:

Conforms to this combined synopsis/solicitation; Receives an “Acceptable” rating on Technical Capability; and Contains the lowest Total Evaluated Price (TEP), determined fair, reasonable, and not unbalanced.

Past Performance and Responsibility:

Prior to award, the Contracting Officer will perform a responsibility determination under RFO Part 9, including review of the offeror’s record in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Adverse findings may render an offeror non-responsible.

The Government reserves the right to award without discussions or to make no award.

Important Notices

SAM Registration: Offerors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov for the life of the contract. Invoicing: Invoices shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Workflow – Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

Questions

Questions shall be submitted via email to both points of contact no later than August 13, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT, with the solicitation number in the subject line. Late questions may not be considered.

Attachments:

Statement of Work (SOW) Brand Name Justification (SSJ) Redacted Offeror representation Certification

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