77654- tensile tester
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 77654
- Agency
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Air Force Sustainment Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking a contractor to provide a specialized tensile tester for the Chemical Analysis Laboratory at Robins Air Force Base. The procurement involves supplying a comprehensive testing system with specific technical requirements, including a 30kN frame capacity, table top design, test speed range of .001 - 1016 mm/min, and Windows 11-compatible software. Contractors must be prepared to deliver a complete package that includes the tensile tester, installation, and training for up to 5 personnel. The sources sought synopsis invites both large and small businesses to demonstrate their capability to meet the detailed technical specifications by May 2, 2025. Interested vendors must submit comprehensive documentation to Brandi Morris, detailing their ability to manufacture measuring and controlling devices under NAICS code 334519.
The pre-solicitation notice does not include a specific set-aside designation, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified businesses. The anticipated contract requires delivery of the tensile tester within 12-14 weeks after order placement, with installation specified at 402 MXSG, Building 165, Room 12G at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. The equipment must come with a 3-year extended warranty covering parts, labor, travel, priority telephone support, software updates, and onsite repair services. The tester requires multiple load cell options, including 30kN and 500N capacities, along with pneumatic and mechanical grips, and a video extensometer. Contractors will need to provide a commercial manual and calibration certificate with the equipment, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to meeting the government's precise scientific testing requirements.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
REQUIREMENTS FOR TENSILE TESTER
The Chemical Analysis Laboratory needs a tensile tester to test sealants and adhesives per government regulations for tensile test and peel strength. The Contractor shall provide to the 402d Maintenance Support Group (MXSG), Robins Air Force Base, all materials, parts, travel, tools, training, and labor necessary to provide and install one tensile tester. The tester should possess the following capabilities/characteristics:
• 30kN frame capacity (120V – US Plug)
• Table Top Frame
• Test speed range (.001 – 1016 mm/min)
• Removable load cells
• Removable grips
• Additional 500N load cell
• 30kN load cell
• Pneumatic grips
• Mechanical Grips
• Ability to connect LVDT type compression module
• Tensile software that supports Windows 11
• Installation of the tester
• Training on how to operate the tensile tester for up to 5 people
• Video Extensometer
The Government will require a Commercial manual and a Calibration Certificate for the tester.
The tensile tester should come with at least a 3 year extended warranty to cover:
- Parts, labor and travel for repair/replacement for covered items
- Priority telephone support during normal business hours
- Direct verification reminders
- Software update notifications
- Downloadable software updates
- Online access to calibration certificates and service history
- System diagnostics
- Priority response for onsite repairs for defects in materials and workmanship
The tensile tester will be installed at the following address:
402 MXSG
325 Richard Ray Blvd.
Bldg. 165, 1st Floor, Room 12G
Robins AFB, GA 31098
Need date: The tester should be available 12-14 weeks after receiving the order, or earlier if possible.
See attachment for further instructions and requested information.
Update #1 ·
REQUIREMENTS FOR TENSILE TESTER
The Chemical Analysis Laboratory needs a tensile tester to test sealants and adhesives per government regulations for tensile test and peel strength. The Contractor shall provide to the 402d Maintenance Support Group (MXSG), Robins Air Force Base, all materials, parts, travel, tools, training, and labor necessary to provide and install one tensile tester. The tester should possess the following capabilities/characteristics:
• 30kN frame capacity (120V – US Plug)
• Table Top Frame
• Test speed range (.001 – 1016 mm/min)
• Removable load cells
• Removable grips
• Additional 500N load cell
• 30kN load cell
• Pneumatic grips
• Mechanical Grips
• Ability to connect LVDT type compression module
• Tensile software that supports Windows 12
• Installation of the tester
• Training on how to operate the tensile tester for up to 5 people
• Video Extensometer
The Government will require a Commercial manual and a Calibration Certificate for the tester.
The tensile tester should come with at least a 3 year extended warranty to cover:
- Parts, labor and travel for repair/replacement for covered items
- Priority telephone support during normal business hours
- Direct verification reminders
- Software update notifications
- Downloadable software updates
- Online access to calibration certificates and service history
- System diagnostics
- Priority response for onsite repairs for defects in materials and workmanship
The testile tester will be installed at the following address:
402 MXSG
325 Richard Ray Blvd.
Bldg. 165, 1st Floor, Room 12G
Robins AFB, GA 31098
Need date: The tester should be available 12-14 weeks after receiving the order, or earlier if possible.
See attachment for further instructions and requested information.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 77654-Sources Sought Synopsis-rev to Windows 11 from 12.docx | DOCX document | |
| 77654-Sources Sought Synopsis.docx | DOCX document |
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