SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- Calibration and Maintenance of (17) INSTRON Material test Systems
- Notice Date
- 4/21/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - APG (W911QX) Adelphi, 2800 POWDER MILL RD, ADELPHI, Maryland, 20783-1197, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20783-1197
- Solicitation Number
- W911QX-16-T-0170
- Archive Date
- 5/10/2016
- Point of Contact
- Nathlie M Hicks, Phone: 3013943985
- E-Mail Address
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nathlie.m.hicks.civ@mail.mil
(nathlie.m.hicks.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- (1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. (2) Date : 20th April 2016 (3) Classification Code : J0 (4) NAICS Code: 334516 (5) NAICS Size Standard: 1000 employees (6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783 (7) Subject: Sources Sought for: Calibration and Maintenance of (17) INSTRON Material test Systems (8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-16-T-0170 (9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 04/25/16 (10) Contact Point: Nathlie M. Hicks, Purchasing Agent, @ nathlie.m.hicks.civ@mail.mil (11) A. Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation. B. Performance Work Statement C.1. Background The Army Research Laboratory owns (17) INSTRON Material Test Systems that require calibration and maintenance. The INSTRON testing systems are located in building 4600 at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, in Aberdeen, Maryland. The testing systems consist of seven (7) 55R series electro mechanical frame, six (6) 88R series servo hydraulic frame, one (1) 8803 series servo hydraulic frame, one (1) 5985 series electro mechanical frame, and two (2) 8871 series servo hydraulic frame. Within the 18 test frames, there are fifty (53) force transducers, seventeen (17) displacement transducers, and one (1) extensometer C.2 Requirement C.2.1 Calibrations C.2.1.1 The Contractor shall calibrate the fifty (53) affixed force transducers located on the seventeen (17) test frames. The Contractor shall ensure the force transducers are remounted and realigned to the recommended test frame based on the actuator capacity. The Contractor shall ensure that the calibrations comply with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) calibration standards. C.2.1.2 The Contractor shall calibrate the seventeen (17) affixed displacement transducers located on the sixteen (16) test frames according to NIST calibration standards. C.2.1.3 The Contractor shall provide a signed and dated calibration certificates to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) indicating verification of calibration for all (53) force transducers, (18) displacement transducer and (1) extensometer. Contractor shall indicate a 18 month calibration due date from date of completion per NIST calibration standards C.2.2 Maintenance C.2.2.1 The Contractor shall conduct maintenance for the seventeen (17) load test frames, which encompasses the eight (8) Electrical-Mechanical load test frame and the eight (9) Servo Hydraulic load test frames, in accordance with current INSTRON test standards C.2.2.1.1 The Contractor shall visual and mechanical check the plumbing lines/junctions on all eight (8) load test frames for oil and water leaks at operating pressure. The Contractor shall conduct these checks at a minimum of 3000 pound per square inch (psi) system pressure. The Contractor shall correct any leaks to ensure full functionality of the test frame. (Routine Maintenance services do not include material repairs, only exposure and guidance towards repairs if required. Any material repairs would be handled separately from this contract.) C.2.2.1.2 The Contractor shall ensure the full functionality of INSTRON emergency stop buttons. The Contractor shall rectify any malfunctions of the buttons and ensure the buttons are fully functional. (Routine Maintenance services do not include material repairs, only exposure and guidance towards repairs if required. Any material repairs would be handled separately from this contract.) C.3 Government Furnished Property C.3.1 The Government will provide hydraulic oil, re-circulating cooling and electric power as Government Furnished Property. C.4 Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. C. Responses: All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include: (I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met. (II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 1000 employees standard that accompanies NAICS code: 334516. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.]. (III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects. (12) Responses to this sources sought synopsis are due no later than 11:59pm eastern standard time 25 April 2016. Submissions should be emailed to Nathlie M. Hicks @ nathlie.m.hicks.civ@mail.mil. Mailed submissions can be sent to the address in block 7, ATTN: Nathlie M. Hicks Questions concerning this sources sought synopsis may be directed t Nathlie M. Hicks @ nathlie.m.hicks.civ@mail.mil or 301-394-3985 Please be advised that.zip and.exe files cannot be accepted. (13) Place of Contract Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland (14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 30 July 2016
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- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Research, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, 21005, United States
- Zip Code: 21005
- Zip Code: 21005
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