Zeiss Metallographs

The Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker AFB is soliciting two complete Zeiss Axio Observer 5 Materials Microscope Systems (including hardware, software, workstations, and accessories) with full delivery, installation, calibration, performance verification, and on‑site training. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price, small‑business set‑aside award, requiring compliance with extensive safety, environmental, and security regulations (HAZMAT, FOD/DOP, OPSEC, ISO 17025 calibration, etc.). Offerors must be U.S. small businesses registered in SAM and provide competitive pricing; the award will be based on the lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable proposals. • Deliver two ready‑to‑use Zeiss Axio Observer 5 microscope systems to Tinker AFB, OK. • Provide installation, ISO 17025‑compliant calibration, performance verification, and one‑day (8‑hour) training for at least three operators per system. • Meet strict post‑award certifications (HAZMAT, hazardous‑waste, SDS, FOD/DOP, OPSEC) within 10‑30 days and adhere to Air Force safety and environmental standards. • Contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, 120‑day performance period, 100 % small‑business set‑aside, with submission due 07 Oct 2026.