Request for Information (W80RA6-12-25C).pdf

Request for Information

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY – This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future.

Solicitations are not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.GOV. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

1. Agency: U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone in support of the U.S Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) is conducting market research to obtain capability information in support of U.S. Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) in accordance with FAR 15.201(e).

2. Contracting Office Address: Army Contracting Command, Army Contracting Center- Redstone Office:

CCAM-CAD-B N/A

3. Notice Type: Special Notice

4. Reference Number: PANRSA-25-P-0000-011163

5. Title: Mass Comparator

6. Classification Code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

7. NAICS Code: 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables

8. Response Date: 21 April 2025

9. Primary Points of Contact: Lisa Armes, Contracting Officer at lisa.s.armes.civ@army.mil & Taylor Siskoff, Contract Specialist at taylor.c.siskoff.civ@army.mil

10. Description: The US Army Contracting Command-Redstone, Operations, Services, & Training Division, plans to obtain information to serve as market research to help identify potential sources that can provide a brand name purchase of two (2) MCM5004 Manual Mass Comparators or equivalent that will be a life cycle replacement of an existing model that is becoming inoperable. The unit shall be delivered to USATA’s Army Physical Standards Labs located at Building 5435, Fowler Road Redstone Arsenal. The Mass Comparators will also include the additional measurements to support USATA’s mission as follow:

• Maximum measurement capability of 5 Kg, with a readability of 0.1 mg,

• Repeatability of 0.5 mg or better, and a digital readout display.

mailto:lisa.s.armes.civ@army.mil mailto:taylor.c.siskoff.civ@army.mil

• Comparator must have the capability to complete an internal calibration adjustment and provide compensation for off center loading.

• Comparator must also be able to complete E1 calibrations at a 5 kg load and provide stabilization in less than 4 seconds.

This RFI will utilize NAICS Code 334513.

11. Place of Contract Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL

12. Set Aside: TBD

13. Responses: Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a white paper.

White papers in Microsoft Word for Office 2000 compatible format are 21 April 2025 at 2:00pm CST (Central Standard Time). Responses shall be limited to 3 pages and submitted via e-mail only to the Points of Contact provided above. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. The following information must be included in the response:

1. Full company name.

2. Identify business size

3. Identify Socio-economic status as applicable.

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

The response date for this market research is 21 April 2025. No phone calls will be accepted. All responses to this RFI may be submitted via e-mail to the following POCs: Lisa Armes, Contracting Officer at lisa.s.armes.civ@army.mil & Taylor Siskoff, Contract Specialist at taylor.c.siskoff.civ@army.mil mailto:lisa.s.armes.civ@army.mil mailto:taylor.c.siskoff.civ@army.mil