Sources Sought for ONE (1) Bond Tester system with additional specifications.
ID: W911QX25Q0059Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG ADELPHIADELPHI, MD, 20783-1197, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/d990f08b232a4d21aaab8996dd4a24af/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking sources for the procurement of one Bond Tester system to be delivered to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The Bond Tester must meet specific requirements, including diverse testing capabilities with various force test sets, pull and shear tools, specialized jaws, and a motorized stage, along with shipping, installation, and two days of in-person training. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of bonding techniques in military and engineering applications, adhering to high quality assurance standards. Interested parties, particularly small and disadvantaged businesses, must respond by March 5, 2025, detailing their capabilities and past performance, with an estimated delivery deadline for the equipment set for May 30, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Kristin Moller at kristin.g.moller.ctr@army.mil or Richard Caleb Baisden at richard.c.baisden2.civ@army.mil.

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    Kristin Moller
    kristin.g.moller.ctr@army.mil
    Richard Caleb Baisden (Caleb)
    (520) 672-9577
    richard.c.baisden2.civ@army.mil
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    Salient Characteristics.doc
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of a Bond Tester, specifying essential equipment and training requirements for the contractor. The desired Bond Tester must include diverse testing capabilities, such as various force test sets (100-gram to 100-kilogram), pull and shear tools for specific specimen sizes, and necessary hardware like vacuum and screw vices. Additional items required are specialized jaws for different specimen pitches and a motorized stage for movement. The contractor must also deliver shipping, installation, and two days of in-person training at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. This RFP signifies the government's intent to secure advanced testing equipment to ensure the accuracy and reliability of bonding techniques in various applications, highlighting military and engineering quality assurance standards. The meticulous detailing of specifications reflects a thorough evaluation of commercial product availability, aiming to attract qualified bidders for this essential equipment procurement.
    Sources Sought_bondtester.doc
    The government issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for acquiring one Bond Tester system, emphasizing the importance of gathering information on industry capabilities, particularly from small businesses and various disadvantaged categories. This request is for market research purposes and does not guarantee any solicitation or contract. Interested parties must respond by March 5, 2025, detailing their capabilities, business classification, past performance, and manufacturing origins. The procurement is governed by NAICS code 334516, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Responses should be submitted electronically and must adhere to specific guidelines regarding format. The potential contract performance will occur at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, with an estimated delivery deadline of May 30, 2025. The document underlines the government's commitment to fostering competition among contractors while ensuring equitable opportunities for small and disadvantaged business sectors.
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