QESA_VIBE_CONTRROLLER_FY25 W15QKN-25-Q-155Z.docx

Enterprise Systems & Integration Center (ESIC) Request for Information (RFI)

W15QKN-25-Q- 155Z

Vibration Controller

INTRODUCTION

The Army Contracting Command- New Jersey on behalf of U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command-Armaments Center (DEVCOM-AC), (Enterprise Systems & Integration Center (ESIC), Quality Engineering & System Assurance Directorate (QE&SA), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, is issuing a sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources interested in the QE&SA Environmental Test Laboratory “Vibration Controller” with the US Government.

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NACIS) code assigned to this acquisition is # 334513 – Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables; and Product Service Code # 6636 - Environmental Chambers and Related Equipment Interested sources should be capable of providing the supplies/services listed under the following technical area:

The contractor shall provide one Vibration Controller, Software and 5 years of Support with one software update.

1. Performance Requirements for the vibration controller:

1.1. The contractor shall provide one (1) twenty (20) channel workstation with the following characteristics:

1.1.1. Ethernet Connection to Host Computer

1.1.2. Multiple ADI High Speed Processors (32 bit)

1.1.3. Twenty (20) Parallel Inputs (expandable to 24, 28, or 32 in single chassis)

1.1.4. 24-bit Analogue/Digital (A/Ds) with Input Gain Scaling

1.1.5. Anti-aliasing Filter for Each Input

1.1.6. Integrated Constant Current Source (CCS) for Integrated Electronics Piezo-Electric (IEPE) Inputs (4mA)

1.1.7. Two (2) 24 bit D/As outputs with Output Attenuation Scaling

1.1.8. Input & Output Sample Rates to 102.4 kHz

1.1.9. Front Panel Stop Button & Rear Panel Stop Contact Closure

1.2. The contractor shall supply a host computer with the following characteristics:

1.2.1. Inter 8 Core, 8 Thread, i7 processor

1.2.2. 32 GB RAM

1.2.3. 2TB SSD Hard drive

1.2.4. Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 64-bit OS

1.2.5. 2 USB 3.0/4 USB 2.0

1.2.6. 2-Gigabit Ethernet Ports

1.2.7. 1-RS232 Ports

1.2.8. DVD ROM-CDR

1.2.9. 32” Widescreen LCD Monitor (1280 x 800)

1.2.10. Keyboard / Mouse

1.3. The contractor shall provide Hardware, Software Integration, Test, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Traceable Calibration

1.4. The contractor shall provide Vibration Controller Software with the following capabilities:

1.4.1. Random Control (Includes Notch/Limiting & 4000 Lines)

1.4.2. Sine Control (Includes Swept & Fixed Frequency and Notch/Limiting)

1.4.3. Constant-Overlap-Add (COLA) Output with Frequency Trim (Included with Sine Control)

1.4.4. Classical Shock Control

1.4.5. Trigger Output (Included with Classical Shock Control)

1.4.6. SMART Tool

1.4.7. Export Graphics & Data Utility

1.4.8. Import ASCII (Ref PSD for Random, Time Waveform for Shock)

1.4.9. Multi-user Password Protection Utility

1.4.10. Test Data Overlay

1.4.11. Word Report Generator (requires MS Word)

1.4.12. Word/Excel (Required for use with Word Report Generator)

1.4.13. Swept Random-on-Random Control (Requires Random Control Software)

1.4.14. Sine-on-Random Control (Requires Random & Sine Software)

1.4.15. Resonance Dwell Control (Requires Sine Control Software)

1.4.16. Shock Response Spectrum (SRS) Control & Analysis (Requires Classical Shock)

1.4.17. Signal Analyzer/Transient Capture (Includes Import to Random & Shock)

1.4.18. Burst / Chirp Control (Includes BECO Test) (Requires Classical Shock Software)

1.4.19. TRAC Control (Time Replication Acceleration Control)

1.4.20. DATAcq (Data Acquisition & FFT Analysis)

1.4.21. Multi Sine (requires Sine Control Software)

1.4.22. Engineering Units for Response Channels (Sine, Random, ROR, Shock)

1.4.23. Gunfire: Tones on/off (Requires Sine on Random)

1.5. The contractor shall provide the following associated instrumentation:

1.5.1. Stream to Disk (time waveform test recorder including 2TB USB hard drive)

1.5.2. Calibration Kit including software and cabling

1.5.3. Accelerometer Software Interface

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO ENTITLEMENT TO PAYMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT OF DIRECT AND/OR INDIRECT COSTS AND/OR CHARGES SHALL ARISE AS A RESULT OF SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS REQUEST. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT PAY FOR ANY AND ALL INFORMATION AND/OR MATERIALS RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THIS REQUEST AND IS IN NO WAY OBLIGATED BY THE INFORMATION RECEIVED. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS RFI IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY

This synopsis is open to all business. All interested and potential firms must be registered in SAM, and current firms must update once a year to maintain active status. Whether applying for assistance awards, contracts, or other business opportunities, all entities are considered "registrants". Registration in no way guarantees that a contract or assistance award will be awarded.

Your response to this Sources Sought/RFI, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Mark Bobitka, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (no more than ten 8.5 X 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 10 point) with a page limit of up to 20, via email mark.t.bobitka.civ@army.mil no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 04 April 2025 and reference the synopsis number in subject line of e-mail and on all enclosed documents.