Sources sought for Almen Strips A1S and N1S
ID: PANRSA24P0000012713Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK CCAD CONTR OFFCORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78419-5260, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MEASURING TOOLS, CRAFTSMEN'S (5210)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/245248a331f04898b18b6bff5cc7de16/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking sources for the procurement of A-1 and N-1 Almen Strips, which are critical for verifying shot peening intensity at the Corpus Christi Army Depot's Shot Peen Shop. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price agreement, requiring the delivery of 15,000 A-1 and 15,000 N-1 Almen Strips annually, adhering to Society of Automotive Engineers standards, with specific size, thickness, flatness, and hardness parameters for each type. These strips play a vital role in ensuring quality materials for shot peening processes, thereby enhancing operational efficiency at the Army Depot. Interested vendors must submit their responses electronically to the Contract Specialist, Harold "Jay" Russell Jr., by 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time on September 23, 2024, and are encouraged to follow strict security protocols during the procurement process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Harold "Jay" Russell Jr.
    (361) 961-7831
    harold.w.russell.civ@army.mil
    Dawyn M. Martinez
    dawyn.m.martinez.civ@army.mil
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    Specs Almen Strips FY25.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of A-1 and N-1 Almen Strips, which are essential for verifying shot peening intensity at the Corpus Christi Army Depot's Shot Peen Shop. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price agreement with an initial period and four option years, funded by Army Working Capital Funds. Vendors are required to follow strict security protocols. Deliveries include 15,000 A-1 and 15,000 N-1 Almen Strips annually, adhering to the Society of Automotive Engineers standards. The A-1 strips cater to medium intensity applications, while the N-1 strips are suited for low intensity applications, each requiring specific size, thickness, flatness, and hardness parameters. Storage and handling guidelines emphasize avoiding moisture and temperature fluctuations to prevent corrosion, along with proper packaging techniques using VCI materials. Deliveries must be clearly marked and addressed to ensure accurate receipt. The overarching objective is to ensure quality materials for shot peening processes, thereby supporting operational efficiency at the Army Depot.
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