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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE - One LECO model AMH6 Automatic Hardness Tester System
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The contract involves the procurement of a LECO AMH6 Automatic Microindentation Testing System designed for precise Vickers and Knoop hardness measurements. The system features a motorized stage with a minimum travel of 108mm by 108mm and offers a load range between 1 and 2,000 grams-force. It includes a built-in motorized objective and indenter turret equipped with various objective lenses (50x, 10x, 5x, and 1.25x), along with advanced automatic image recognition technology unique to LECO. Additional capabilities include a USB 3.0 digital camera integrated through a dedicated port, automatic focus with USB controller functionality for precise control, and software that supports lifetime digital updates. This fully automated system also incorporates multiple sample analysis, pattern recognition, sample trace functionality, automatic pattern placement for edge recognition, and provides reporting through a spreadsheet-based format. The package includes a PC tower with a touch screen monitor, a dual-use reference stage micrometer (metric/English), and a certified test block rated at 500HV for 500gf load applications. The system will be shipped to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The solicitation was issued by the Department of Defense and is titled “NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE - One LECO model AMH6 Automatic Hardness Tester System,” with a response deadline of June 1, 2026. The point of contact for the contract is Jamie N White, based at the acquisition office in Adelphi, Maryland.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
- LECO AMH6 Automatic Microindentation Testing System for Vickers & Knoop Measurements.
- A Minimum of 108mm x 108mm Automatic Motorized stage
- The load range of 1-2,000gf
- Built-in Motorized Objective/Indenter Turret
- Needs to include:
- -50x objectives lens
- -10x objectives lens
- -5x objectives lens
- -1.25x objectives lens
- Advanced Automatic Image Recognition Measurement (unique to LECO)
- USB 3.0 Digital Camera integrated via dedicated camera port
- Built in Automatic focus
- -USB Controller for coarse and fine focus, auto focus, and the ability to switch between vectors and indents quickly.
- Digital software updates for the lifetime of the Cornerstone System
- PC Tower & Touch Screen Monitor
- Dual Use Reference Stage Micrometer (Metric/English)
- Certified test block 500HV at 500gf,
- Vickers Indenter
- Fully Automatic System
- Advanced Automatic Image Recognition Measurement
- Sample Trace Functionality
- Multiple Sample Analysis and Pattern Analysis
- Automatic Pattern Placement for Edge Recognition
- Spreadsheet Based Reporting
- Shipping to APG, MD 21005
