The U.S. Army Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) is seeking a contract to procure specialized equipment to support its mission at Redstone Arsenal. The required items include two Metrology Furnaces (Model 9114-256), one Annealing Furnace (Model 9117-256), one Deep-Well Compact Bath (Model 7381-26), and one Liquid-in-Glass Thermometer Calibration Kit (Model 2019-DCB). The Metrology Furnaces are designed for high-temperature operations, featuring advanced digital controller technology, while the Annealing Furnace includes safety features to prevent overheating. The Deep-Well Compact Bath caters to a wide temperature range and provides rapid heating capabilities. This procurement, justified under FAR Part 6 for limited competition, aims to enhance USATA’s capabilities in testing and calibration operations essential for Army standards. The equipment will be delivered to USATA’s facilities, where it will play a critical role in maintaining the Army's operational effectiveness.
The U.S. Army Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) requires the procurement of specialized equipment to support its mission, including two Metrology Furnaces (Model 9114-256), one Annealing Furnace (Model 9117-256), one Deep-Well Compact Bath (Model 7381-26), and a Liquid-in-Glass Thermometer Calibration Kit (Model 2019-DCB) or equivalent. The Metrology Furnaces should operate between 100 °C to 680 °C and feature advanced digital controller technology, while the Annealing Furnace is expected to function within a range of 200 °C to 450 °C and have specific thermal well requirements. The Deep-Well Compact Bath is designed for a temperature range of –80 °C to 110 °C and will require timely heating capabilities. Delivery of this equipment is to be made to the USATA's Army Physical Standards Labs located at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. This procurement process signifies a systematic approach to maintaining and upgrading essential testing and measurement infrastructure within the U.S. Army.
The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market research for the acquisition of specific diagnostic equipment for the Army’s Primary Standards Laboratory. This RFI aims to determine capabilities related to the procurement of two Metrology Furnaces, an Annealing Furnace, a Deep-Well Compact Bath, and a Calibration Kit, potentially branded as Fluke or equivalent. The document clarifies that this RFI is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee future contracts. Responses are encouraged from interested parties by April 30, 2025, with a request for detailed information, including company size and socio-economic status. Submissions must be in a specific format and directed exclusively to designated points of contact. The RFI emphasizes that all received information will become government property and will not be returned. Overall, this initiative is aimed at bolstering the U.S. Army's capabilities in metrology and diagnostic equipment through comprehensive market insights.