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Purchase small engine test stand

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically the Office of Transportation and Air Quality's Laboratory Operations Division, is seeking to acquire a vertical/horizontal small engine test stand designed to test small, handheld, two-stroke, spark-ignited engines. The test stand must feature a four quadrant dynamometer, an external static power amplifier or dynamometer drive, an isolation transformer, a zero speed directional encoder for speed detection, and a torque measurement system. It should also include calibration arms and weights for horizontal and vertical position calibrations, and be capable of operating at various angles from vertical to horizontal to replicate manufacturer-specified mounting positions. The system needs to simulate engine cycles for power ranges from 0.5 kW to 3.5 kW and be compatible with existing control equipment. This procurement falls under NAICS code 334519 and is a 100% small business set-aside conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 for acquisition of commercial items. The contract type anticipated is firm-fixed price, with award made on a best-value basis. Interested small business concerns are invited to submit proposals, which will be evaluated accordingly. The solicitation was posted on December 22, 2008, with documents available electronically via FedBizOpps starting around November 3, 2008; no paper copies will be provided and telephone requests will not be accepted. Linda Merryman serves as the contract specialist and the primary point of contact for this acquisition.

General Info

EPA seeks small business to supply vertical/horizontal engine test stand with dynamometer, torque system, and calibration.

Agency

Environmental Protection Agency → Cincinnati Acquisition Division (cad)

NAICS

334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

RFQ-OH-09-00022 Quotation Instructions

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RFQ-OH-09-00022 - Small Engine Test Stand

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RFQ-OH-09-00022 - Small Engine Test Stand

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High

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedNov 17

Presolicitation

Notice updatedDec 8

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Type ChangedDec 22

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency → Cincinnati Acquisition Division (cad)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeCINCINNATI, OH, 45268, USA

Organization / AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency → Cincinnati Acquisition Division (cad)

Office AddressCINCINNATI, OH, 45268, USA

Contacts

Linda MerrymanContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a requirement to purchase a vertical/horizontal small engine test stand for the Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ), Laboratory Operations Division, in Ann Arbor, MI. The small engine test stand must be capable of testing small, handheld, two-stroke, spark ignited engines. At a minimum, the test stand shall include a four quadrant dynamometer, an external static power amplifier or dynamometer drive, an isolation transformer, a zero speed directional encoder for speed detection, a torque measurement system for sensing load, calibration arms and weights for horizontal position calibration, a calibration pulley or equivalent system and weights for vertical position calibration. The system shall be compatible with existing control equipment and shall be capable of a range of operation from vertical to horizontal for simulating manufacturer specified mounting angles. In addition, the system shall be capable of simulating the small engine cycle for engines ranging from 0.5 kW to 3.5 kW. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 334519. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. The requirement is a 100% set-a-side for small business concerns. Award will be made on a Best Value basis. The Government anticipates award of a Firm-Fixed Price type contract. Point of Contact for this requirement is Linda Merryman, Contract Specialist, at (513) 487-2037, or via e-mail at merryman.linda@epa.gov. A copy of the solicitation will be made available on FedBizOpps on or about November 3, 2008. No paper copies of the solicitation will be provided. Telephone requests will not be honored. All responsible small business concerns may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Agency.