Special NoticePosted Aug 6, 2026·Responses due Aug 20, 2026

Agilent High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS)

Air Force and Space Force · FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
334516
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
FA860126Q0074
Set-aside
No Set aside used
PSC
6630
Place
Wright Patterson AFB, OH, USA
Contact
Alejandro Quiles (alejandro.quiles_sanchez.1@us.af.mil)
CSV Email

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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation FA860126Q0074 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Jul 15, 2026
    Special Notice
    Open
  • Aug 6, 2026 · this notice
    Special Notice
  • Aug 10, 2026
    Special Notice
    Open
  • Aug 10, 2026
    Special Notice
    Open
  • Aug 10, 2026
    Special Notice
    Open
  • Aug 10, 2026
    Special Notice
    Open
Solicitation
  • Sep 9, 2026
    Solicitation
    Open
  • Sep 21, 2026
    Solicitation
    Open
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Sep 9, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027, middle of the range Oct 21, 2026.
Measured from 253 past early notices at Dept of the Air Force that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Jul 15, 2026).

Next steps for this stage

Standard steps for the notice type; not advice about this buyer.

  • Answer the notice: this is when the requirement can still be shaped.
  • Contact the contracting officer named on the notice.
  • Check who won similar work; they are the likely bidders.

What the notice says

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… (show all)

-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

Who won similar work

40 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Air Force and Space Force), same NAICS 334516.

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BRUKER AXS LLC · $BRKR2$588KJul 28, 2026
ARHAB LLC2$412KMay 14, 2025
MALVERN PANALYTICAL INC2$73KSep 2, 2026
VERMONT PHOTONICS TECHNOLOGIES CORP1$5.2MSep 29, 2026
HAMAR LASER INSTRUMENTS, INC.1$2.6MAug 25, 2025
JS WILLEY LLC1$2.5MAug 31, 2026
ECTRON CORP1$1.4MSep 4, 2026
WILLRICH PRECISION INSTRUMENT COMPANY1$1.0MSep 16, 2026
ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION1$950KJul 22, 2025
IDSC HOLDINGS LLC1$926KJun 26, 2026

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Competitive landscape

For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.

  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Air Force, Dept of since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Air Force, Dept of job
  • No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

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  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

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  • 1 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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