Opportunity

SAM #FA860126Q0124

Automated Potentiometric Mercaptan Sulfur Titrator Instrument Procurement for Air Force Petroleum Laboratory

Buyer

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center

Posted

August 20, 2026

Respond By

September 03, 2026

Identifier

FA860126Q0124

NAICS

334516

The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) and the Air Force Petroleum Agency's Aerospace Fuels Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB, is seeking to procure an Automated Potentiometric Mercaptan Sulfur Titrator Instrument for fuel analysis. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force - Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Installation Contracting Support, Wright Patterson AFB - Air Force Petroleum Agency, Aerospace Fuels Laboratory (AFPET/PTPLA) - Products/Services Requested: - Automated Potentiometric Mercaptan Sulfur Titrator Instrument (1 unit) - Designed for determination of mercaptan sulfur in gasolines, kerosene, aviation turbine fuels, and distillate fuels - Must comply with ASTM D3227-24 - Includes electrodes, titration system, integrated software, printer, and all necessary accessories - Operates on 110-120V, 60Hz - Must be manufactured in a qualifying country - Onsite installation by a qualified technician - Onsite training after installation - One-year warranty after receipt - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Instrument must analyze fuels without interference from elemental sulfur or organic sulfur compounds (sulfides, disulfides, thiophene) - Delivery and installation required within 12 weeks after contract award at Wright-Patterson AFB - Onsite training and warranty included - Open competition under NAICS code 334516 - Precision, electrode design, and integrated software are specified in the technical requirements - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned in the solicitation or attachments.

Description

AFPET/PTPLA is seeking to purchase (1) Automated Potentiometric Mercaptan Sulfur Titrator Instrument designed primarily for the determination of mercaptan sulfur in gasolines, kerosene, aviation turbine fuels, and distillate fuels containing from 0.0003 % to 0.01 % by mass of mercaptan sulfur. Elemental sulfur in amounts less than 0.0005 % by mass and organic sulfur compounds such as sulfides, disulfides, and thiophene, do not interfere. This instrument will analyze fuels in accordance with ASTM D3227-24 and in accordance with the attached  Statement of Work (SOW) dated 4 August 2026.

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