Mercury Triple Point Maintainer
ID: PANRSA-25-P-0000-011022Type: Special Notice
Overview

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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1bcf12b0364b475bb75254276ab46c5e/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 9, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone, is seeking information from potential vendors regarding the procurement of a Mercury Triple Point Maintainer system, which is essential for calibrating Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometers (SPRT) in accordance with the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90). The required system includes the ITL-M-17725 Mercury Triple Point Apparatus, the ITL-M-17724 Primary Mercury Cell, and UKAS-HG-P Premium Certification, all of which will be delivered to the Army Precision Standards Laboratory at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. This procurement is critical for maintaining high standards in thermometry calibration, which is vital for the Army's operational requirements. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit a white paper by April 9, 2025, detailing their capabilities and relevant company information, with submissions sent via email to the designated contacts, Taylor Siskoff and Lisa Armes.

Point(s) of Contact
Taylor Siskoff
taylor.c.siskoff.civ@army.mil
Lisa Armes
lisa.s.armes.civ@army.mil
Files
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Purchase Description (W80RA6-08-25C).pdf
Mar 24, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The U.S. Army TMDE Activity (USATA) seeks to procure a Mercury Triple Point Maintainer system, specifically the ITL-M-17725 model, along with an ITL-M-17724 Primary Mercury Cell and UKAS-HG-P Premium Certification. This system will aid in the calibration of Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometers (SPRT) following the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90). The successful bidder will deliver the equipment to the specified shipping address at Redstone Arsenal, AL, and the procurement clearly outlines the required specifications for compliance. This request highlights the Army's dedication to maintaining high standards in thermometry calibration essential for its operational requirements.
Request for Information (W80RA6-08-25C).pdf
Mar 24, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for market research regarding a Mercury Triple Point Maintainer system, required for calibrating Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometers (SPRT) according to the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90). This system will be supplied to the Army Precision Standards Laboratory at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The RFI emphasizes that it is for informational purposes only and does not signify a commitment to any contracting action. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit a white paper by April 9, 2025, outlining their capabilities and relevant company information. Submissions must be in Microsoft Word format, limited to three pages, and sent via email to designated contacts. Additionally, respondents must include key business details, such as size and socio-economic status. The document stresses the voluntary nature of participation and clarifies that all responses will become government property. This RFI represents an initial step in potentially developing a future Request for Proposal (RFP) based on the market feedback received.
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