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one (1) isothermal calorimeter with coupled electrochemical control (four (4) channels) and measurements for testing four (4) batteries simultaneously
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The U.S. Army Contracting Command – APG Adelphi Division is preparing to sole source the procurement of one isothermal calorimeter with coupled electrochemical control, featuring four channels to simultaneously test four batteries, for use by the Battery Science Branch at the Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 334516 and PSC code 6625, with no set-asides designated. The government intends to acquire the equipment under FAR Part 12 as a commercial product, and has identified TA INSTRUMENTS – WATERS L.L.C. as the sole responsible source due to its exclusive provision of the TAM IV within the Battery Cycler Microcalorimeter package, which is critical for maintaining experimental continuity and historical data integrity. While the solicitation is structured as a sole source under FAR 6.103-1, any responsible party may submit a capability statement or quotation by the deadline. Responses must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 23, 2026, and should be emailed to Swati Jain at swati.jain2.civ@army.mil. The anticipated award date is August 14, 2026, with delivery required to the ARL facility at 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783-1138. Point of contact for contractual inquiries is Joseph M. Dellinger, with Swati Jain serving as the primary point for submissions.
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Adelphi, MD, 20783, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Presolicitation Notice (FAR 5.101)
1. Point of Contact: Joseph M. Dellinger
Contracting Officer
Army Contracting Command - APG
Adelphi Division
2800 Powder Mill Road
Adelphi, MD 20783-1197
joseph.m.dellinger2.civ@army.mil
520-691-4720
2. Set Asides: None
3. PSC Code: 6625
4. NAICS Code: 334516
5. Description:
The Battery Science Branch at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires one (1) isothermal calorimeter with coupled electrochemical control (four (4) channels) and measurements for testing four (4) batteries simultaneously. Delivery is required to ARL facilities in Adelphi, MD, 2800 Powder Mill Rd, Adelphi MD 20783-1138. The following components are required:
6. This is a notice of intent to sole source, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
7. The anticipated award date is 14 August 2026.
8. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the agency.
9. The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source. That source is TA INSTRUMENTS -WATERS L.L.C. CAGE CODE 0MJS5, Address: 159 Lukens Drive, New Castle, Delaware 19720-2765, United States. using FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. TA INSTRUMENTS is the only known source that provides a complete hardware and software package (TAM IV within the Battery Cycler Microcalorimeter package). Procuring the TA Instruments TAM IV ensures experimental continuity and preserves historical data baselines established by the original equipment.
10. Response Date: Thursday, 7/23/2026, no later than 3:00pm Eastern Time
Responses to this notice are due on or before 3:00pm Eastern Time on Monday, 7/23/2026 by email to swati.jain2.civ@army.mil
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