Material Test System (SOLE SOURCE)
ID: FA822725Q4910Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8227 AFSC OL H PZIMHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5805, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- METALWORKING MACHINERY (J034)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (8AN)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7dc660da5e504579b1c35239caf03941/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) FA822725Q4910 for calibration services of the Material Test System (MTS) and High Rate Propellant Test System (HRPTS) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. This procurement is a Sole Source award to MTS Systems Corporation, which will provide essential calibration services for the 582nd Missile Maintenance Squadron, ensuring the systems operate within design specifications critical for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center's Aging and Surveillance Program. Proposals are due by December 15, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. MST, with questions accepted until December 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. MST; interested vendors should submit their quotes via email to Contract Specialist Rachel Wright and Contract Officer Melissa Huston.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rachel Wright
    rachel.wright.9@us.af.mil
    Melissa Huston
    melissa.huston.2@us.af.mil
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    FA822725Q4910 Combined Synopsis Solicitation - MTS Calibration Services.pdf
    The Hill Air Force Base in Utah is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) FA822725Q4910 for Material Test System Calibration Services. This will be a Sole Source award to MTS Systems Corporation (CAGE 34145) to provide calibration services for the Material Test System (MTS) and High Rate Propellant Test System (HRPTS) for the 582nd Missile Maintenance Squadron. The contract will have a base period of 12 months from the date of award, with four one-year option periods. The NAICS code for this requirement is 811310, with a small business size standard of $12.5 million, and the Product Service Code is J034. Proposals are due by December 15, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. MST, with questions due by December 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. MST. Quotes must be submitted to Contract Specialist Rachel Wright and Contract Officer Melissa Huston via email.
    Material Test System CDRL A001.pdf
    The DD Form 1423-1, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), is a standardized form used by the Department of Defense (DoD) to specify data deliverables for contracts. This form outlines requirements for data items such as Calibration Certificates and Certification Reports for a Material Test System (MTS), High Rate Propella. It details information like data item number, title, authority, contract reference, requiring office, frequency of submission, and distribution. Key remarks include contractor formatting for calibration labels, a Distribution Statement D for technical data, and specific submission timelines (within 5 business days of completion). Electronic copies are to be sent to designated Air Force personnel. The document also provides comprehensive instructions for both government personnel and contractors on how to complete the form, including definitions for various price groups (Group I, II, III, IV) used in estimating the total price attributable to data production or development.
    Material Test System Performance Work Statement.pdf
    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for fixed-fee calibration services for the Material Test System (MTS) High-Rate Propellant Test System (HRPTS) at the 582 Missile Maintenance Squadron (582 MMXS), Propellant Test Laboratory, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. This system is critical for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center's (AFNWC) Aging and Surveillance Program (ASP), which determines the service life of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs). The contractor will perform annual calibrations on two MTS HRPTS machines (325.12 & 318.25), ensuring they operate within design specifications. The calibration includes load cells, Linear Variable Differential Transducers (LVDTs), Clip-on Extensometers, Pressure Transducers, and Temperature Controllers, all listed in Appendix E. Calibration certificates must be provided within five business days. The contractor must use manufacturer-certified representatives with expertise in the MTS HRPTS. The document also details general information, including security requirements for accessing Hill AFB and the Munitions Storage Area (MSA II), quality control, tool control, government observations, safety protocols, and hours of operation. All work must comply with OEM procedures and AFMETCAL requirements outlined in Technical Order (TO) 00-20-14.
    Single Source Justification MTS Systems Corporation Redacted.pdf
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