Portacount Automated Test Facility (PATF) Specialized Equipment
ID: PANRSA25P0000010522Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSAREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-5200, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)
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  1. 1
    Posted Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 18, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone, is seeking information from potential sources to supply specialized equipment for the Portacount Automated Test Facility (PATF). The procurement includes four specific items: a Differential Mobility Analyzer, four modernized PortaCount Plus units, a Condensation Particle Counter, and an Electrostatic Classifier, all intended for shipment to the TMDE Support Center in Camp Carroll, Korea. This initiative is part of the Army's efforts to enhance its testing and diagnostics capabilities, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with military standards. Interested vendors are invited to submit white papers detailing their capabilities by April 18, 2025, and should direct inquiries to Taylor Siskoff at taylor.c.siskoff.civ@army.mil or Lisa Armes at lisa.s.armes.civ@army.mil.

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Apr 4, 2025, 3:04 PM UTC
The U.S. Army Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) seeks to procure specialized equipment for its Portacount Automated Test Facility (PATF). The equipment consists of four specific items: a Differential Mobility Analyzer (1 unit), a modernized PortaCount Plus (4 units), a Condensation Particle Counter (1 unit), and an Electrostatic Classifier (1 unit), to be supplied by TSI, Incorporated based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Delivery of these items is directed to the TMDE Support Center in Camp Carroll, Korea, with the shipping address provided for reference. This procurement is part of the Army's ongoing effort to enhance its testing and diagnostics capabilities while ensuring operational readiness and compliance with military standards.
Apr 4, 2025, 3:04 PM UTC
The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone has issued a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at gathering market research on potential sources for supplying specialized items for the Portacount Automated Test Facility (PATF). This RFI is issued solely for information purposes and does not guarantee future contract opportunities. Interested parties are invited to submit white papers detailing their capabilities by April 18, 2025, with responses being limited to three pages. Submissions must include company details such as full name, business size, socio-economic status, and points of contact. The specific items required are intended for shipment to the TMDE Support Center in Korea and are produced by TSI, Incorporated. Vendors are instructed to minimize proprietary information and understand that all submissions will become government property. The RFI reflects the Army's planning efforts and highlights the importance of assessing vendor capabilities prior to any potential solicitation. Overall, this RFI is part of the federal government’s strategic approach to procurement and resource management in support of military operations.
Mar 20, 2025, 1:06 PM UTC
The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market insights for sourcing specialized equipment for the Portacount Automated Test Facility (PATF). This RFI serves solely for information and planning, with no formal solicitation currently available. Responses are encouraged from interested parties, and submissions must include company details and POCs, limited to three pages and submitted by April 4, 2025. The Army seeks four specialized items manufactured by TSI, Incorporated, to support operations at the TMDE Support Center in Korea. The RFI emphasizes that all submitted information will become government property and must clearly identify any proprietary content. Key contacts for this RFI are provided for further communication, although no phone inquiries will be accepted. This document illustrates the army's strategic approach towards acquiring specific technical capabilities while ensuring compliance with federal procurements regulations.
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