Directional Hemispherical Reflectometer Solicitation
ID: DHR_SOLICITATIONType: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4GG HQ US ARMY TACOMDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d2cc9af09cf34a5283470e13e5bab15d/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 13, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 13, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 30, 2025, 1:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is soliciting quotes for the procurement of four SOC-410 Directional Hemispherical Reflectometers. This contract, designated as a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement, is specifically aimed at enhancing quality control procedures for chemical coatings on Army vehicles, requiring the reflectometers to operate in both standard Engineering and Quality Control modes for measuring infrared spectral bands. The procurement is a total small business set-aside and is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Surface Optics Corporation, with a delivery timeline of seven months that includes a critical design review and contractor training. Interested parties can reach out to Sean Koski at sean.d.koski.civ@army.mil or Lauren Wagner at lauren.e.wagner10.civ@army.mil for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
Sean Koski
sean.d.koski.civ@army.mil
Lauren Wagner
lauren.e.wagner10.civ@army.mil
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W912CH24Q0090 DHR.pdf
Jan 13, 2025, 3:05 PM UTC
The document pertains to a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) for four SOC-410 Directional Hemispherical Reflectometers, indicating a small business set-aside and solicited on a sole-source basis to Surface Optics Corporation. The awarded contract will be firm-fixed-price, emphasizing requirements for delivery and performance, including compliance with various federal regulations. Notable sections detail the specifications of the reflectometers, which must provide both standard Engineering and Quality Control modes for measuring infrared spectral bands, performing essential quality control procedures for chemical coatings on Army vehicles. The timeline for deliverables spans seven months, including a critical design review to ensure compliance, alongside training and meeting protocols to enhance contractor-government engagement. The overarching purpose of this solicitation is to secure tools for quality assurance in military vehicle systems while adhering to government acquisition protocols and emphasizing the role of small businesses in federal contracting. This RFQ illustrates the government's structured approach to procure specialized equipment while fostering opportunities for small enterprises.
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