Bonneville Ultrasonic Flow Meter

This Contracting Officer's Determination outlines the justification for a brand-name, sole-source procurement of an Emerson Flexim FLUXUS G631 EE Portable Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow and Thermal Energy Meter System for the Bonneville Lock and Dam. Issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District, the firm-fixed-price commercial supply purchase will acquire one complete metering kit consisting of 14 specific line items, including specialized transducers, mounting fixtures, and temperature probes. Currently, the Bonneville project lacks an in-house ultrasonic flow meter and relies on renting equipment from an out-of-state vendor, which incurs high costs and operational delays. Market research indicates that the Emerson Flexim FLUXUS G631 EE is the only portable, battery-powered instrument on the market capable of simultaneously performing dual-channel gas and liquid measurements alongside integrated thermal energy computing. Additionally, the system features a ruggedized, water-tight "NY" connection system and an IP65/IP67-rated housing, making it uniquely suited for the dam's high-moisture environment. Procuring this single, versatile unit will eliminate rental dependency, streamline operator training, reduce maintenance and calibration overhead compared to managing multiple devices, and enable a proactive preventative maintenance strategy for critical powerhouse assets. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated costs to be fair and reasonable, approving the non-competitive procurement under the authority of RFQ Part 16.507-7.

This federal solicitation (W9127N26QA166), issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) to procure an ultrasonic flow meter system for the Bonneville Dam in Cascade Locks, Oregon. The procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) under NAICS code 334514. The requirement is restricted to a specific brand-name purchase of one Emerson Flexim FLUXUS G631EE Portable Gas Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow Meter System. The solicitation outlines 14 distinct contract line items (CLINs) that comprise the complete transmitter kit, clamp-on transducers, specialized probes, mounting fixtures, and damping materials. All items must be delivered within 30 calendar days of the award receipt on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis. Shipping terms are FOB Destination to the Bonneville Dam, with the contractor responsible for transportation costs. Tyler Comstock is designated as the point of contact for inspection and acceptance at the delivery site. The solicitation incorporates standard federal contract provisions, including FAR and DFARS clauses regarding electronic payments, Small Business Program rerepresentation, and Item Unique Identification (IUID) requirements for tracking equipment. Evaluation of quotes will include Buy American and Balance of Payments Program compliance.

This purchase description outlines a firm-fixed-price federal contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, to procure one Emerson Flexim FLUXUS G631EE Portable Gas Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow Meter System for the Bonneville Lock and Dam project. The system is designed for non-invasive flow rate measurements and thermal energy calculations for both gases and liquids. The procurement includes fifteen Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) detailing the main dual-channel transmitter kit and an array of specialized accessories. These accessories feature various shear wave and Lamb wave transducers optimized for different pipe diameters and frequencies, heavy-duty watertight connectors, mounting fixtures, temperature probes, an ultrasonic wall thickness probe, and pipe damping materials. All equipment must include the manufacturer’s standard warranty of at least one year. Delivery is required within 30 days of the contract award and must be shipped Carriage Paid To (CPT) to the Bonneville Lock and Dam powerhouse in Cascade Locks, Oregon. Deliveries are restricted to normal business hours, excluding federal holidays. The document also specifies invoicing instructions to the USACE Finance Center and designates technical, delivery, and contracting points of contact.