RFI for Bursting Strength Tester(s) for Paper, Fiberboard, and Fabric Textiles
ID: PANRSA-25-P-0000-009291Type: Sources Sought
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

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TESTING AND INSPECTION (6635)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7876fe2d02d94546addd214d4f14ec9e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is seeking information from industry regarding the procurement of burst strength testers for materials such as paper, fiberboard, and fabric textiles. The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price arrangement for one or more testers designed to assess the bursting strength of packaging materials, with key specifications including a clamping system, adjustable pressure settings, and precision measurement capabilities. This equipment is crucial for ensuring the quality and reliability of packaging materials used in defense applications. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities and adherence to relevant testing standards by March 7, 2025, to the designated contacts, Taylor Siskoff and Portia Sampson, via their provided email addresses.

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    Taylor Siskoff
    taylor.c.siskoff.civ@army.mil
    Portia Sampson
    portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil
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    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of Defense (DoD) to gather insights from industry regarding burst strength testers for materials such as paper and textiles. The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price arrangement for one or more testers to assess the bursting strength of packaging materials. Interested parties are invited to provide details on their devices' capabilities, adherence to relevant testing standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO, TAPPI), and options for maintenance services. Key specifications include a clamping system, adjustable pressure settings, and precision measurement capabilities. The document outlines eligibility under NAICS code 334513, open to businesses of all sizes, while emphasizing the need for submissions by March 7, 2025, to a designated contact. The RFI serves to foster industry interaction prior to formal solicitations, stressing the preliminary nature of this inquiry, which does not guarantee future contract awards. The government remains open to various acquisition strategies as needed.
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