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Helium Leak Detector System

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE (5700) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6680 | Last Modified: 09/04/2025

Procurement Summary

A helium leak detector is used in conjunction with dry helium gas as a tracer gas to locate and measure very small leaks in an enclosed device or systems. The helium leak detector is connected into the system/device and used to pump down into a vacuum. Dry helium gas is applied around connections, welds, access points, and ports. When there is a leak present and the helium is applied to the location of the leak, the leak detection system will indicate that it is picking up helium, which helps you locate and fix leaks in the systems/devices.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

No

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

LIQUID AND GAS FLOW, LIQUID LEVEL, AND MECHANICAL MOTION MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

NAICS

334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

Date Submitted

06/09/2025

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

FA860125Q0085

Solicitation ID

FA860125Q0085

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE