Micro-/Macro- Hardness Tester
ID: W912CH-24-R-L068Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC- DTAWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS (6695)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d95eebf53af341048d67d9b95b91b70e/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command, is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Micro-/Macro- Hardness Tester for the Ground Vehicle Systems Center's Materials Testing Lab in Warren, Michigan. The required equipment must meet specific criteria, including a load range of 0.3 kg to 3,000 kg and the capability to conduct tests according to ASTM standards for various hardness scales such as Vickers, Knoop, Brinell, and Rockwell. This procurement is critical for ensuring the quality and reliability of materials used in military vehicles, emphasizing the importance of precise hardness testing in material engineering. Interested vendors, particularly small businesses that are service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or HUBZone certified, must submit their proposals by September 13, 2024, with the delivery of the tester expected by December 16, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Conner Fowler at jason.c.fowler8.civ@army.mil.

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    Conner Fowler
    jason.c.fowler8.civ@army.mil
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    W912CH-24-R-L068.pdf
    The document is a solicitation issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command for the procurement of a Micro-/Macro- Hardness Tester for the Ground Vehicle Systems Center. The solicitation outlines specific requirements, including a load range of 0.3 kg to 3,000 kg and testing capabilities that must comply with ASTM standards for various hardness scales (Vickers, Knoop, Brinell, Rockwell). Key deliverables include the testing equipment, software for automatic testing sequences, and a compatible tool cabinet for storage. The document also details administrative procedures for submitting offers, deadlines, and acceptance criteria. It emphasizes the importance of Section 508 compliance for accessibility, sets guidelines for submissions through SAM.gov, and mandates acknowledgment of any amendments received. This solicitation is aimed at small businesses, particularly those that are service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or HUBZone certified. The due date for proposals is specified as September 13, 2024, with a delivery deadline for the tester by December 16, 2024. The structured nature of the solicitation highlights regulatory compliance and specific technical requirements for government contracting.
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