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Blanket Purchase Agreement - Sample Testing
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, is establishing multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for sample testing services to support the quality assurance process for components used in hydropower facilities. This five-year, firm-fixed-price agreement, with a period of performance from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2031, allows for up to five awards to small businesses. The selected contractors will receive metal coupons, often from international sources, and perform mechanical and chemical testing—including chemical analysis, carbon combustion, tensile, hardness, and Charpy v-notch impact tests—according to specific ASTM standards. The BPA has a master dollar limit of 600,000 dollars, with a maximum limit of 25,000 dollars per individual call. To be eligible, contractors must maintain ISO/IEC 17025 certification and be validated by the USACE Materials Testing Center. Deliverables include detailed test reports provided in US Customary Units, featuring comparative analyses against material standards. Payments for calls under 25,000 dollars are processed via Government Purchase Card, while calls exceeding that amount are invoiced through the USACE Finance Center. Performance is monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, requiring zero deviations from the Performance Work Statement regarding testing and reporting standards. Evaluation for award is based on technical acceptability, specifically the ability to perform the required tests and proof of accreditation, as well as price reasonableness.
General Info
Place of Performance
Portland, OR, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The requirement is for the establishment of single Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for the testing of metal coupons to aid the QA process of the components with which these coupons are associated. The Contractor’s laboratory facility must be validated by the USACE Materials Testing Center (MTC) along with maintain ISO/IEC 17025 certification and remain validated throughout the life of this agreement.
Project Background
The Contractor shall receive, test mechanical and/or chemical characteristics, and submit reports of coupon materials to aid the QA process of the associated components supplied to the Government via other ongoing contract efforts. The coupons will be shipped directly to the Contractor, many of which will likely come from international locations. The Contractor will not be responsible for shipping or duty costs to receive coupons.
The coupon materials that may be tested include but may not be limited to ASTM A743 Grade CA6NM and Grade CF3, ASTM A27 Grade 70-40, ASTM A148 Grade 80-40, ASTM A216 Grade WCC, and ASTM A516 Grade 60. The tests that may be required include chemical analysis according to ASTM A751, carbon combustion according to ASTM E1019-18, tensile tests (yield strength, tensile strength, elongation, and reduction of area) according to ASTM A370, hardness tests according to ASTM A370, and Charpy v-notch impact tests according to ASTM A370. The range of tests completed for a given coupon will depend on the material and component with which it is associated. There may be provisions for optional storage of coupons, both tested and untested. Disposal of excess coupons may be considered at no additional cost to the Government.
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