Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Metallography Lab BPA
ID: N0016724Q01710001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCKBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TESTING AND INSPECTION (6635)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1f8a92ce9fbb4f059342cbfb1cd894f2/view
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    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking vendors to provide metallographic laboratory equipment through a combined synopsis/solicitation. The procurement aims to acquire essential supplies and services for analyzing metallic materials, including abrasive cutoff saws, hot mounting presses, automated polishers, hardness testers, and various microscopes, along with necessary accessories and consumables. This initiative supports the establishment of a Rapid Alloy Manufacturing and Processing (RAMP) lab, which is crucial for advancing next-generation alloy development for naval applications. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by 11:00 AM on July 16, 2024, with a total ceiling for multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) set at $7,499,000, and individual purchase limits capped at $750,000. For further inquiries, vendors can contact David Crouch at 301-318-3929 or via email at David.w.crouch3.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    David Crouch
    (301) 318-3929
    David.w.crouch3.civ@us.navy.mil
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    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) issued a combined synopsis/solicitation for metallographic laboratory equipment, focusing on procuring supplies and services essential for analyzing metallic materials. The Request for Quotes (RFQ) seeks a range of equipment, including abrasive cutoff saws, hot mounting presses, automated polishers, hardness testers, and various microscopes, along with necessary accessories and consumables. The procurement follows FAR Subpart 12.6 guidelines and includes specific performance requirements for each item. Interested vendors are invited to submit quotes by 11:00 AM on July 16, 2024, with an anticipated award for multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). The total ceiling for the BPAs is set at $7,499,000, with individual purchase limits capped at $750,000. The specified period for performance spans from October 2024 to September 2029, covering both services and equipment installation. The initiative underpins the establishment of a Rapid Alloy Manufacturing and Processing (RAMP) lab at NSWCCD, enhancing next-generation alloy development for naval applications while ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
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