CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO (CBR) TESTING LOADRAC II LOADING DEVICE

The Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration is seeking to procure a Loadtrac II 10k lb capacity loading device for California Bearing Ratio testing in accordance with AASHTO T 193. This procurement, conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, includes the frame, controller, piston, load cell assembly, transducer assembly, sensor calibration, CBR indicator, and a NIST certificate. The equipment must support force measurements up to 10klbf, feature USB data acquisition, and include necessary software, training, and a six-month warranty. The agency intends to sole source this contract to Geocomp, Inc. for an estimated cost of 25,000 dollars, citing the need for compatibility with existing laboratory molds, previous technician training, and proven historical performance. While the intent is to procure from a specific vendor, the solicitation is open to all responsible sources until the response deadline of August 23, 2024. The place of performance for this equipment is located in Sevierville, Tennessee, and the award will be determined based on best value, evaluating price, qualifications, and experience.