Procurement of Liquid Calibration Bath
ID: PANRSA-24-P-0000-010677Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

PSC

PRESSURE, TEMPERATURE, AND HUMIDITY MEASURING AND CONTROLLING INSTRUMENTS (6685)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0db64d71b4d74b4483dca1887a039d9a/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA), is seeking to procure five Model 6055-256 High Temperature Liquid Calibration Baths to enhance calibration capabilities at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. These baths are essential for calibrating temperature probes and thermometers, addressing current limitations that restrict calibrations to temperatures below 250°C due to off-gassing issues with existing silicone bath fluids. The new equipment will enable high-accuracy temperature measurements ranging from 200°C to 550°C, constructed from 304 stainless steel and designed to meet specific operational requirements. Interested vendors should contact Taylor Siskoff at taylor.c.siskoff.civ@army.mil or Portia Sampson at portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil for further details regarding this procurement.

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    JA - Liquid Calibration Bath_Redacted.pdf
    The U.S. Army Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) seeks authorization to purchase five Liquid Calibration Baths to enhance calibration capabilities at Redstone Arsenal. The existing equipment limits temperature calibrations up to 250°C, with the off-gassing of formaldehyde from existing silicone fluid posing health risks. The new baths will facilitate high-accuracy temperature measurements from 200°C to 550°C in a stable environment. Key specifications include the use of 304 stainless steel components, specific fluid volume requirements, and operational power specifications. The document invokes FAR 8.405-6(b)(1) to justify a sole-source procurement due to the lack of vendor alternatives meeting the stringent requirements. The contracting officer has certified that this approach is in the government's best interest and contingent on available funding. This summary underscores the procurement’s necessity for mission effectiveness and compliance with safety standards while adhering to government contracting regulations.
    Purchase Description W80RA6-39-24C Procurement of Liquid Calibration Bath.pdf
    The U.S. Army Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) seeks to procure five Model 6055-256 High Temperature Liquid Calibration Baths to enhance its calibration capabilities. These baths will support the calibration of temperature probes and thermometers, significantly improving measurement stability and efficiency within USATA Reference laboratories and TMDE Support Centers. The new baths are necessary due to current limitations in performing calibrations above 250°C caused by silicone bath fluid off-gassing. The required specifications for the calibration baths include a temperature range from 200°C to 550°C, a stable test medium, precise stability and uniformity measurements, and specific dimensions and fluid volume capacities. Each unit must be constructed with 304 stainless steel and operate on a 230Vac 60Hz power supply, with shipping directed to the specified US Army location in Alabama. This procurement is essential for meeting operational demands and enhancing the Army's calibration processes.
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