Lab Microphone System RFQ.docx

Request for Quote Agency: U.S Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) Contracting Office Address: United States Army Contracting Command-Redstone, Space, Missile Defense & Special Programs (SMD/SP) Directorate, Operations and Weapon Services Division, Information Technologies Solutions Branch CCAM-CAC-B This solicitation, PANRSA-26-P-0000 033738, is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Set-Aside: YES RFQ Instructions and Evaluation Criteria: In accordance with the PRODUCT DESCRIPTION below, a submission of a FFP quote for the item(s) listed in is hereby requested. The U.S. Government (USG) reserves the right to make award based on initial quotes received, without discussions with vendors; therefore, the initial quote should contain the vendor’s best terms.

PSC Code: 5965: Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers NAICS Code: 334310 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing Description: The U.S. Army TMDE Activity (USATA) has a requirement to implement a brand name purchase of one (1) Lab Standard Microphone System model or equivalent that will be a suitable replacement for the 4180/4160 Microphones are the main standard for the Acoustics Lab. Three standards have been lost due to damage. Reciprocity calibration requires three microphones of the same model to function appropriately. APSL needs to replace these standards to prevent a potential shutdown of the acoustics laboratory. All accredited parameters within the acoustics lab are tied to these laboratory grade Microphones. The Lab Standard Microphone System shall include the following specifications or equivalent (if not brand name):

1.0 Requirements:

4180—PTO 1/2" Calibration Condenser Microphone, laboratory standard. Qty: 1 ET-2014-W-002- Primary DPLA Microphone Calibration 1/3 octave frequencies 10Hz to 25 kHz for type 4180 Qty: 1 4160—PTO 1" Laboratory Standard Pressure Microphone, 200V Polarization. Qty: 1 ET-2014-W-001-Primary DPLA Microphone Calibration 1/3 octave frequencies 2Hz to 10kHz for type 4160. Results calculated according to IEC 61094-2:2009/AMD1:2022 Qty:1 AO-0087-D-012- Cable, coax single screen, BNC (M) to BNC (M), 1,2m (4.0ft), max.+85°C (185°F) Qty:1 Shipping Qty: 2

2.0 Delivery Requirements

Shipping Address: U.S. Army TMDE Activity, Attn: Ricardo Gutierrez, Building 5435, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898

A complete quote shall consist of the following:

1. All items, including brand name items, specified in the PRODUCT DESCRIPTION section as well as the quantities specified.

2. Delivery terms and conditions.

3. Unit price and subtotal price for each item are listed in the PRODUCT DESCRIPTION section and the total price for all items.

4. Identification of any discounts and/or reductions to established rates or prices.

5. Full company name.

6. Identify business size.

7. Identify Socio-economic status as applicable.

8. Include Point of Contacts (POCs): name, position, office and mobile telephone numbers and email address.

9. Cage Code

10. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

11. GSA Schedule/Contract Number, if applicable

12. List of representations that the product offered meets the technical requirements, and how it meets the same requirements, listed in the “Product Description” paragraph, above.

13. Delivery within 30 days.

The response date for this RFQ is 14 July 2026, 11:00AM EST. Any quotes received after the required submission date and time will be rejected without further review. No phone calls will be accepted. Questions may be submitted, but any submitted after the said date and time listed on this RFQ posting are not guaranteed an answer. Quotes may be submitted via email to the following POCs: LaToya T. Whitsett, Contract Specialist at latoya.t.whitsett.civ@army.mil and Lisa S. Armes, Contracting Officer, at lisa.s.armes.civ@army.mil.

It is the vendor’s responsibility to read the RFQ and any/all related documents carefully and completely and to monitor for any updates to the RFQ on a regular basis.

Additionally, it is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure/verify the Government receives its submission on or before the date/time specified.

BASIS OF AWARD:

Award will be made based on best value, evaluating price and technical capability. Technically capability means a quote which provides all required specifications detailed in the Product Description as well as demonstrating capability to fulfill the requirement.

The minimum technical requirements are as follows: All items quoted are as specified in the purchase description, including brand name items. Delivery shall be within 30 days after receipt of order or sooner.

Adjectival Rating Description

Primary Points of Contact: Lisa S. Armes, Contracting Officer at lisa.s.armes.civ@army.mil, PH: (520) 674-8668 & LaToya T. Whitsett, Contract Specialist at latoya.t.whitsett.civ@army.mil, PH: 520-674-8152