Sources Sought for Mechanical Shock Tester
ID: PANRSA25P0000009546Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSAREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-0000, USA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TESTING AND INSPECTION (6635)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8b7fec4234154e3aa8f293fcf4b10d94/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking information from vendors regarding a potential contract for a mechanical shock tester to be utilized at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify vendors capable of providing a tester that simulates the effects of physical impacts on military packaging and materials, accommodating payloads up to 500 lbs and adhering to industry standards such as ASTM D3332 and MIL-STD-810. The mechanical shock tester is critical for ensuring the reliability and safety of materials under physical stress, featuring capabilities for various shock waveforms, a robust shock table, and integrated data acquisition systems. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements by March 20, 2025, to Skylar Summers Prince at skylar.r.summersprince.civ@army.mil or Lisa Armes at lisa.s.armes.civ@mail.mil, as this RFI is part of the preliminary information-gathering process prior to a potential formal solicitation.

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    Product Description_Mechanical Shock Tester.pdf
    The U.S. Army Sustainment Command is issuing a requirement for one mechanical shock tester to simulate the effects of physical impacts on Department of Defense packaging and materials. The tester must accommodate payloads up to 500 lbs (227 kg) and meet various industry and military standards, including ASTM D3332 and MIL-STD-810, Method 516.8. Key features include the ability to deliver different waveforms (half-sine, trapezoidal, and sawtooth), a minimum drop height of 24 inches, and a solid aluminum shock table for payload stabilization. Additionally, the system should contain an integrated data acquisition system with manual and automatic control options, safety interlocks, user-programmable test profiles, and data export capabilities. The contractor is expected to provide details on utility requirements such as electrical, nitrogen, and air specifications. This request highlights the Army's commitment to ensuring the reliability and safety of materials under physical stress conditions through rigorous testing protocols.
    RFI_ShockTester_FY25.pdf
    The government is seeking information for a potential contract to procure one mechanical shock tester utilized for simulating the effects of physical impacts on Department of Defense packaging and materials. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to evaluate the market and identify vendors that can fulfill the technical requirements outlined. The tester is expected to comply with industry and military standards, capable of handling payloads up to 500 lbs and utilize specific shock waveforms. Key specifications include a robust shock table, data acquisition features, and capabilities for manual and programmable control. Interested parties are requested to provide a capabilities statement detailing previous experience, product specifications, and adherence to specified test methods, while clearly indicating their business size and any socioeconomic status. Responses are due by 20 March 2025, primarily for information gathering; no contract will be awarded based solely on this request. This RFI reflects the government’s effort to gather detailed vendor capabilities as part of the procurement process in advance of a potential formal solicitation.
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