Synopsis_Strain_Gages_1.docx

SYNOPSIS:

The Bureau of Reclamation, Technical Service Center requires 1000 surface mounted strain gages for immediate use for the testing of many concrete cylinders, concrete beams, and other laboratory test specimens for a time sensitive laboratory testing in support of the USACE Garrison Dam Concrete Mix Design Program. This requirement is being procured in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12- Acquisition of Commercial Items in conjunction with Part 13- Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as a 100% small business set aside. The BOR intends to issue a brand name or equal competitive solicitation for this requirement.

SOLICITATION RELEASE DATE: The release date for the formal solicitation number 140R4026Q0031 is anticipated for February 27th. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor this announcement for updates and the release of the solicitation documents. The solicitation documents for this procurement will be accessible from the System for Award Management (SAM) website, www.sam.gov. It is, and will continue to be, all potential offeror's responsibility to monitor the SAM website for any amendments, updates, responses to questions and answers.

BACKGROUND & SPECIFICATION OVERVIEW:

Reclamation requires 1000 surface mounted strain gages for immediate use for the testing of many concrete cylinders, concrete beams, and other laboratory test specimens for a time sensitive laboratory testing in support of the USACE Garrison Dam Concrete Mix Design Program. Concrete cylinders and beams are cast in the lab, and each test specimen will require between 2 and 6 strain gages depending on the specimen size and the test to be conducted. The gages must be able to be applied to concrete and rock and attached to a data acquisition system for collection and evaluation of strain data. The strain gages must be consistent in configuration, quality, and accuracy, and must be compatible with laboratory equipment (see specifications) requiring little to no modification. Each specimen is destroyed during testing and cannot be replaced. Therefore, the reliability, materials quality, and accuracy of the strain gage is extremely important. As the project progresses, a substantial on-hand supply of surface mounted strain gages is required to avoid costly and impactful project schedule delays.

NAICS & SIZE STANDARD:

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 334513. Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables, with a small business size standard of no more than 750 Employees. The product service (PSC) code is 6635.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT:

The System for Award Management (SAM) is an implemented Federal Government owned-and-operated FREE web site that consolidates the capabilities in Central Contractor Registration (CCR)/Federal Register (FedReg), Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Potential offerors must be successfully registered and maintain an active registration in the SAM database, found at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/, in order to be considered for a Government contract award.

POINT-OF-CONTACT FOR RESPONSES & QUESTIONS:

The contract specialist for this solicitation will be Brittney Murphy.

Please email inquiries to bmurphy@usbr.gov