The NTSB requires a firm-fixed-price purchase of one new pulsed laser cleaning machine, brand name SFX Laser BPC-500 or equal, for surface preparation of accident wreckage and components. The equipment must meet minimum salient characteristics including at least 500W output, 208V single-phase operation, adjustable pulse width/frequency, multiple cleaning modes, anti-reflection protection, and a sturdy chassis with cable/laser head storage. Offerors must include operation manuals and a one-year warranty, and equal products must be supported with manufacturer/model identification and technical literature establishing compliance. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 333517, with award based on the lowest-priced technically acceptable quotation and no tradeoffs between price and technical factors. Delivery is FOB Destination within 60 calendar days of award to the NTSB Office of Research and Engineering, 401 Prince Georges Blvd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774.

The NTSB seeks a firm-fixed-price purchase order for one new pulsed laser cleaning machine, brand name SFX Laser BPC-500 or equal, to remove rust, contaminants, coatings, and paint from accident wreckage for examination and testing. This is a 100% small business set-aside requiring equipment that meets minimum salient characteristics including pulsed operation, 208V single-phase power, at least 500W output, adjustable pulse width/frequency, multiple cleaning modes, anti-reflection protection, sturdy cable/laser-head storage, operation manuals, and a one-year warranty. Delivery is required within 60 calendar days of award, FOB Destination, to the NTSB Office of Research and Engineering, 401 Prince Georges Blvd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774. Award will be made to the responsible quoter with the lowest-priced technically acceptable quotation, with technical acceptability as a threshold and no tradeoffs between price and technical factors. Questions must be received by 4:00 p.m. EST on September 21, 2026, directed to Nicole Evanitsky.