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Purchase of Electro-Magnetic Gradiometer Sensing System
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Solicitation W912HZ26QA053 is a request for quote for the purchase of one Electro-Magnetic Gradiometer Sensing System Hardware (EMG-SSH) device for the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334511, intended as a single-award, firm-fixed-price contract. The system must be capable of detecting and mapping long linear subsurface conductors with sensitivity between 50kHz and 750kHz and measurements in the picotesla range. Key hardware requirements include a man-carry boom, differential receiver electronics sealed against moisture and dust, a specific Bren-Tronics rechargeable battery, a GPS receiver with sub-20cm accuracy, and a rugged laptop. The package must also include two Pelican cases, staging tripods, and comprehensive technical documentation. The award will be based on an overall assessment of technical capability, price, and past performance, with technical acceptability serving as a primary gate. A 10 percent price evaluation preference is applied to all offers except for successful small business concerns and HUBZone concerns. Delivery is required within six months of award, with a final delivery date of March 30, 2027, shipped FOB Destination to Vicksburg, Mississippi. Acceptance is contingent upon the device being 100% functional and meeting all specifications, including a specific 10m detection threshold test. Payment will be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system only after the item has been delivered, tested, and accepted by government personnel. Quotes must be submitted electronically to the designated contracting officials by September 11, 2026, and must include a signed SF 1449 and a completed price schedule.
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Place of Performance
Vicksburg, MS, 39180, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.2, “Solicitation, Evaluation, and Award”, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a solicitation is being issued with this notice.
The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with the intent to award as a simplified acquisition, single award purchase order. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. This requirement is 100% Small business set aside and utilizes the North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1350 employees. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulation at FAR 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
All Offerors shall submit a quote with content as specified herein. Quotes submitted without the specified content may be determined unsuccessful and removed from further consideration. Offerors are encouraged to review all clauses that are incorporated into this solicitation.
** SPECIAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE FOCUSED ON FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES, AND FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS, AS THESE CLAUSES OUTLINE THE EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS AND FACTORS FOR AWARD OF THIS REQUIREMENT. **
The Government intends to make one award for one firm fixed price contract. Offers for less than the required delivery will not be accepted. The Government intends to award without discussions while reserving the right to hold discussions if determined advantageous to the Government. Offerors are encouraged to provide their best quote pricing in their initial offer.
Pursuant to FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management – Registration, offerors shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting a quotation in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. As part of the SAM registration process, the Government collects information, as described in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this provision, that is necessary to identify the Offeror and for the Offeror to be awarded Federal Government contracts. To register in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov. Allow for processing time when registering in SAM. If the Offeror is not registered in SAM, it should register immediately after receiving this solicitation.
All technical inquiries and questions relating to this RFQ are to be submitted via email to Janalyn.H.Dement@usace.army.mil and Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil. Offerors shall submit questions at least 3 business days prior to the closing/response date of the solicitation in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and to amend the solicitation, if necessary. Offerors must review the RFQ and DOR in their entirety and review the www.SAM.gov website for answers to questions prior to submission of an inquiry.
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