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This Pre-Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 17, 2023. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Load Frames and Load Cells

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W913E523N2934Federal

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NAICS: 334519
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PROBE, HUMIDITY-TEMPERA
Solicitation # SPE4A5-27-T-2034
Solicitation SPE4A5-27-T-2034 is a request for quotations from the DLA Weapons Support ASC Supplier Oper OEM Division for the procurement of 12 humidity-temperature probes, identified by NSN 6685008037705. This critical application item must adhere to basic specification MIL-DTL-27723F and utilize connector class H per MIL-DTL-5051H with pin arrangements following MIL-STD-1651A Appendix A. The contract requires a first article test consisting of three probes, with the resulting test report conforming to MIL-HDBK 831. A specific focus is placed on monitoring sensor resistance during testing to ensure conformance with section 3.4.2.1, as failure to maintain these values will result in sensor failure. The procurement is not a small business set-aside and requires compliance with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment. Delivery is set as FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at the origin. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129. Due to the nature of the materials, suppliers must provide Safety Data Sheets and Hazard Warning Labels for approval by technical personnel prior to award in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and adherence to NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS cybersecurity standards for safeguarding covered defense information.
DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, specifically the Cold Regions Research Laboratory in Hanover, New Hampshire, intends to award a sole source contract to Instron, A Division of Illinois Tool Works. The procurement involves the purchase and installation of a 50kN dual column load frame system and associated accessories, including load cells, LVDTs, and extensometers. This equipment will expand the capabilities of the Advanced Material Characterization Facility to support research on ice adhesion of various materials and surface coatings. The new system must be fully interoperable with existing Instron software and hardware to function as part of the Low Temperature Mechanical Testing System. Key technical requirements include the ability to operate in environmental chambers between -20C and 40C, compatibility with BlueHill Universal testing software, and a software-integrated camera capable of at least 80 frames per second with synchronized timestamping. Instron was identified as the sole source capable of meeting these specific interoperability and technical specifications. The associated NAICS code for this procurement is 334519.

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Contract Value

$295,916

NAICS

334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Hanover, NH, 03755, USA

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NONE

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W2R2 Cold Rgns Rsch Engineering Labor
Contacts2 people available
OfficeHANOVER, NH, 03755-1290, USA
Office AddressHANOVER, NH, 03755-1290, USA
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Cold Regions Research Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover, NH intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to Instron, A Division of Illinois Tool Works upon the basis of the authority provided at FAR 13.500(a). ERDC-CRREL requires the procurement and installation of a 50kN dual column load frame system with necessary accessories (i.e., load cells, LVDTs, extensometers, etc.) to extend the capabilities of their Advanced Material Characterization Facility's Instron Custom Model 5965 Dual Column Materials Testing System used for on-going and future research projects focused on ice adhesion of various materials and surface coatings. Specifications: The requested load frame system (which shall provide a greater force capacity for testing than CRREL's current load frame system) must be fully interoperable with CRREL's existing load frame accessories and software. Both the existing load frame and this new load frame shall be used in parallel and interoperably to comprise the CRREL Low Temperature Mechanical Testing System. Some key attributes required of the new system include: Capability of operation inside low temperature environmental chambers between -20'C to 40'C with maximum forces of 50 kilonewtons; Must be capable of interfacing with BlueHill Universal testing software; Must be fully interoperability with existing Instron sensor accessories that comprise the analysis chain in use at CRREL; Must be fully interoperable with Interface 500N and 5kN load cells and Instron LVDTs and extensometers (strain gauges) currently in-use at CRREL; Features a software integrated camera with frame rates of at least 80 frames per second; Possesses software that compensates for minor delays between the start of the load frame test and initiation of camera recording such that the initial timestamp of both datasets has been synchronized. The full details regarding the requirements and specifications of the requested supplies and incidental services needed are outlined in the Request for Quote (RFQ)s Section C, Description of Requirement (DOR). Instron was identified as the only vendor capable of offering products meeting the requisite specifications and interoperability requirements with CRREL's existing Low Temperature Material Testing System and uniquely designed software; full interoperability. Critically, in order to be fully interoperable, the new load frame and load cells must be capable of interfacing with existing testing software and must be fully interoperable with Interface 500N and 5kN load cells and Instron linear variable differential transformers (LVDTs) and extensometers (strain gauges) currently in-use at the CRREL facility. As such, Instron is the sole source authorized to fulfill the Government's requirement. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334519, which has a size standard of 600 employees. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Any interested party that believes they can fulfill this requirement should submit a capability statement to be reviewed. All submissions will be considered, however there is no guarantee that submissions in response to this notice will in any way alter the Government's acquisition strategy. Responses to this notice shall be submitted NLT 12:00 PM CST, 26 May 2023 to contact@example.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses to this notice will not be considered as a response to any solicitation, a request to be added to a prospective offerors list, or to receive a copy of any solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete the contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Note: In order to be eligible for award of a Government contract, vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), have no active exclusions, and complete the FAR and DFARS representations and certifications.

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