Combined Synopsis/SolicitationPosted Aug 26, 2026·Responses due Sep 1, 2026

Magnetic Wet Bench System (Supply Only)

Air Force and Space Force · FA6648 482 LSS LGC

Stage
Open solicitation
NAICS
334519
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
FA994826Q0012
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
PSC
6635
Place
Homestead, FL, USA
Contact
(Lois) Faye Ritter (lois.ritter.1@us.af.mil)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation FA994826Q0012 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
None posted
Solicitation
  • Aug 26, 2026 · this notice
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
  • Sep 23, 2026
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Open
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Sep 24, 2026 to Nov 19, 2026, middle of the range Oct 17, 2026.
Measured from 691 past solicitations at Dept of the Air Force that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Aug 26, 2026).

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What the notice says

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION Magnetic Wet Bench System (Supply Only) Solicitation Number: FA664826Q0012 Fiscal Year: 2026 Post Date: 26 August 2026 Response Date: 01 September 2026, 4:00 PM EST NAICS Code: 334519 � Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing Size Standard: 600 Employees Product Service Code (PSC): 6635 � Physical Properties Testing and Inspection Equipment Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside Place of Performance/Delivery: NDI Lab, Building 180 Homestead Air Reserve Base, FL 33033-1299 SECTION 1 � GENERAL INFORMATION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation fo… (show all)

r commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number FA664826Q0012 in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) sole procedures. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 (or current FAC as of publication) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Change 20260226 (or current change as of publication). Availability of Funds (FAR 52.232-18): Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. Points of Contact: Contracting Office: FA6648 482 LSS LGC, 29050 Coral Sea Blvd, Homestead AFB, FL 33039-1299. Contracting Officer (CO): Lois Faye Ritter Email: lois.ritter.1@us.af.mil | Telephone: 786-415-7472 SECTION 2 � SUPPLIES AND PRICES The Government intends to award a single, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for the supply and delivery of a Magnetic Wet Bench System. Offerors shall refer to the attached Standard Form (SF) 1449 (Solicitation FA664826Q0012) for the formal line item structure, technical requirements, and quantities. Offerors are required to complete their unit and total pricing directly on the SF 1449 (Page 3, CLIN 0001) and return the signed and completed SF 1449 as part of their proposal package. SECTION 3 � SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS (TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS) To be deemed technically acceptable, the offered brand name or equal system package must meet or exceed the following physical, functional, and performance characteristics (based on the Magnaflux D-2060 specifications): 1. Core Magnetizing Current & Power Capabilities Must provide a minimum of 6,000 Amps of 3-Phase Full Wave Direct Current (FWDC) magnetizing current capacity to ensure maximum penetration and subsurface defect detection. Must include an upgraded AC Magnetization/Demagnetization capability providing a minimum of 6,000 Amps of AC current output (equivalent to Magnaflux MOD 6.0 AC) to support shallow surface defect inspection. Must feature low-voltage output to ensure operator electrical safety. Must operate on 460 V, 60 Hz, 3-phase electrical supply. 2. Physical Dimensions & Part Capacities Must provide an extended clamping capacity capable of holding parts up to at least 102 inches (259 cm) in length. The physical system footprint must conform to approximately 136 in � 41 in (346 cm � 104 cm). Footprint and Clearance: Requires a minimum footprint of 136 in � 41 in with at least an additional 24 in (61 cm) of open clearance on all sides of the unit for ventilation and maintenance access. Must include an oversized contact assembly for headstock and tailstock (minimum 12 in � 12 in contact plates). Must support a minimum unsupported part weight capacity of 300 lbs (136 kg) utilizing head and tailstock-mounted V-blocks. 3. Coils & Controls Must include a 20-inch (51 cm) diameter moving coil (instead of a standard 12-inch coil). Must utilize an advanced programmable logic controller (PLC) (equivalent to Allen-Bradley PLC) with a simple touch-screen user interface. Must include a control circuit feedback loop for automated amperage regulation and testing repeatability. Must feature an adjustable magnetizing shot time from 0.5 to 2.0 seconds. Must feature automatic double-magnetization shot ("Double-Mag Shot") with one-touch control. Must feature a current assurance indicator light to confirm active current delivery during testing. 4. Demagnetization & Agitation Must feature integrated, ultra-low frequency, reversing, step-down DC demagnetization with 1-touch control. Must include a quick-break feature on coil circuitry to minimize residual magnetic fields. Must feature an external pump and advanced liquid agitator system to keep magnetic particles well-suspended and prevent clumping or blockages in the bath tank. Must have a particle-bath tank capacity of at least 20 gallons (76 L). 5. Enclosure & Lighting Accessories Must include a long-capacity darkened inspection enclosure hood (equivalent to Magnaflux GE-96 Enclosure) equipped with a built-in ventilation fan. Must include a high-intensity, stationary overhead LED UV-A inspection lamp (equivalent to Magnaflux EV6000) operating on standard 115�230 V power. 6. Support Kits & Crating Must include a complete Oil Bath Start-Up kit containing: 14A fluorescent magnetic particles (minimum 1 lb jar). Carrier II oil bath fluid (minimum 55-gallon drum). Two double-braid copper contact pads with V-blocks. 10 Gauss non-calibrated Field Indicator. Pie Field Gage. Centrifuge tube and stand for particle concentration verification. UV-A absorbing safety glasses. All equipment must be properly crated for secure ground transportation (including heavy-duty long-length crating). 7. Warranty & Quality Certification Must include a comprehensive 3-year parts and labor warranty on the equipment. Must meet all Nadcap specifications and comply with ASTM E1444 testing standards. SECTION 4 � DELIVERY, ACCESS AND SAFETY Delivery Schedule: Delivery is estimated within 10�12 weeks after receipt of order (ARO). Offerors must state their guaranteed delivery timeframe on their quotation. Shipping & Freight Terms: Shipping for each item will be FOB Destination only. Separate charges for shipping or freight will not be allowed under any circumstances. All shipping, packaging, and crating costs must be included as part of the offeror's quoted price directly within the SF 1449. Health and Safety (DAFFARS 5352.223-9001): The contractor shall take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract on Homestead Air Reserve Base. Contractor Access (DAFFARS 5352.242-9000): The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make visits to or perform work on the installation. The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the Contracting Officer listing the contract number, work site, start/stop dates, and names of employees needing access. Personnel must wear or prominently display installation identification badges while performing work. Unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas requires compliance with DAFI 31-101 (Integrated Defense) and DODMAN5200.02_DAFMAN 16-1405 (Air Force Personnel Security Program). The contractor must provide an after-hours contact number or email in the Emergency Mass Notification System (EMNS) for each of their personnel whose normal place of duty is on the installation. SECTI

Who won similar work

15 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same agency (Air Force and Space Force), same product/service code (PSC) 6635.

Single-winner award sizes (15): middle half $36K to $156K, median $78K; range $6K to $1.5M.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
Illinois Tool Works, INC · $ITW · $16.5B2$556KMar 26, 2026
HADLAND IMAGING LLC1$1.5MJul 29, 2025
BRUKER AXS LLC · $BRKR · $3.5B1$175KJul 28, 2026
ARHAB LLC1$166KFeb 18, 2025
NEWCO INC1$147KSep 23, 2026
HALLIDAY TECHNOLOGIES INC1$115KJan 20, 2026
TAYLOR HOBSON INC · $AME · $7.9B1$98KMay 21, 2026
TECHNICAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.1$78KDec 30, 2025
Gelsight, Inc.1$58KOct 1, 2025
JOHN M. ELLSWORTH CO., INC.1$42KDec 15, 2025

Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in. Revenue next to a ticker is the company's last annual revenue from its 10-K.

Investor context
  • $ITW reported $16.5B revenue (12 months to Jun 30, 2026). The median single-winner award in these 15 past awards, $78K, is under 0.1% of that. SEC filing
  • $BRKR reported $3.5B revenue (12 months to Jun 30, 2026). The median single-winner award in these 15 past awards, $78K, is under 0.1% of that. SEC filing
  • $AME reported $7.9B revenue (12 months to Jun 30, 2026). The median single-winner award in these 15 past awards, $78K, is under 0.1% of that. SEC filing

One award's total value against one year of revenue; many awards are paid over several years.

Latest awards
  • Sep 23, 2026NEWCO INC$147KMagnetic Wet Bench System (Supply Only)No listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
  • Sep 22, 2026Wabtec Inspection Technologies, Inc.$24KT-38 Roller Probe Inspection EquipmentNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
  • Aug 25, 2026AMERICAN HOFMANN CORP$30KHofmann Balance Machine ModernizationNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
  • Jul 28, 2026BRUKER AXS LLC$175KX-Ray Diffractometer SystemMateriality: <0.01% of $BRKR revenue (Low) SEC
  • Jun 25, 2026PEACE GLOBAL LOGISTICS LLC$6KNiton XL5 Plus or Equal Handheld XRF AnalyzerNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
  • May 21, 2026TAYLOR HOBSON INC$98KTalyrond Calibration StandardsMateriality: <0.01% of $AME revenue (Low) SEC
  • Mar 26, 2026Illinois Tool Works, INC$41KHeat Treat Hardness TesterMateriality: <0.01% of $ITW revenue (Low) SEC
  • Jan 20, 2026HALLIDAY TECHNOLOGIES INC$115KRT3 Friction Measurement SystemNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
  • Dec 30, 2025ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC$515K100KN Universal Testing MachineMateriality: <0.01% of $ITW revenue (Low) SEC
  • Dec 30, 2025TECHNICAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.$78KReal Time X-Ray System UpgradeNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)

Materiality: one award's value as a share of the winner's revenue over the latest 12 months in its SEC filings (or its last fiscal year, as noted when you point at it). Low under 1%, Medium 1 to 5%, High 5% or more. Many awards are paid over several years, so this overstates a single year's share.

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

Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.

  • 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

For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards. A sale marked 10b5-1 was made under a trading plan set up in advance.

  • 3 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 1 insider buys and 1 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.

Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.