66--SUMMIT II MONITORING MC12 MULTI-CHANNEL MONITOR CONTROL UNIT

The U.S. Army's Engineer Research and Development Center, specifically the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, plans to award a sole source, firm fixed-price purchase order to The R. T. Clark Company, Inc., based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This procurement is authorized under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and involves acquiring two Summit II Monitoring MC12 Multi-Channel Monitor Control Units with supporting components. These units are designed to simultaneously record at least eight data channels at a sample rate of 10 kHz or higher and are capable of digitizing data with a 24-bit dynamic range and selectable preamplifier gains of 0, 20, and 40 dB. They can continuously record data with GPS-synchronized timestamps and allow file sizes selectable by the user, with a minimum of 60 seconds. The units must meet stringent performance and operational requirements, including noise levels under 0.5 microvolts, standalone functionality without requiring connection to a PC or other specialized hardware, and a weight under 10 pounds. They operate on 12-volt battery power, enabling unattended performance for at least seven days on external batteries, and are capable of functioning in extreme environments down to minus 30 degrees Celsius. This equipment is critical for the laboratory's field research activities under the NAICS code 334519, and the contract reflects the Department of Defense's intention to streamline acquisition through this specialized procurement.