Dilatometer System, High-Precision

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a fully automated, high-precision horizontal differential dilatometer system to be delivered to the Product Test Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for measuring dimensional changes in material specimens across a temperature range from ambient to 1100°C. The system must include an LVDT or equivalent sensor with a thermally stabilized measuring head, a gas supply module with at least two gas inputs and a mass flow controller, a two-stage mechanical vacuum pump with a minimum pumping speed of 2.5 m³/h, and OEM-compatible data analysis software capable of evaluating thermal expansion, softening point, and sintering behavior. The solicitation, SP4706-26-Q-0010, issued on June 5, 2026, requires quotes to be submitted by July 10, 2026, and specifies a firm fixed-price contract with no quantity variance, where all costs—including shipping, handling, and delivery to the designated FOB destination address—are included in the quoted price. Delivery of the complete system, including software and accessories, must be completed within 90 days of award, with installation and operational training for up to six personnel to be performed on-site by an OEM-certified service engineer following ISO 9001 procedures. The contract mandates strict adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, including commercial item provisions with deviation 2026-00038, NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessment requirements, and provisions for counterfeit electronic part detection, hazardous material labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and transportation compliance via MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951 packaging standards. The contractor must validate current representations in the System for Award Management, including small business size status for NAICS code 334516, and certify that all products comply with trade agreements. All invoices must be submitted through Wide Area Workflow with specific DoDAAC codes for payment, inspection, and administration, and delivery notifications must be sent to designated DLA points of contact. The system must pass destination inspection, and post-warranty support includes one annual preventive maintenance visit. Disclosure of non-compliant items is required within 72 hours, and questions regarding sensitive technology must be directed to the Department of State. The procuring office is DCSO-COLUMBUS-DIVISION-2, with primary point of contact Shaun B