Anvil Cell Equipment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering Research and Development Center - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (ERDC-CERL) is seeking to procure specialized Diamond Anvil Cell equipment for scientific research purposes. The solicitation (W9132T25Q0008) requires two diamond anvil cells, specifically requesting Almax-EasyLab brand or equivalent, along with related accessories such as stainless steel gaskets, a laser alignment mounting jig, ruby powder, and a handcrank gearbox. Technical evaluation will focus on the equipment's compliance with precise specifications, including diamond anvil characteristics like 1.00mm culets and specific top and bottom angles. The procurement will use Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13 procedures, with responses due by 12:00 AM on February 24, 2025. Vendors will be assessed on technical acceptability and pricing, with particular attention to meeting the specified salient characteristics and delivery schedule.

The contract is exclusively set aside for 8(a) small businesses within the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS category (334516), with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Potential contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and capable of delivering the equipment within 60 days after contract award. The place of performance is located in Champaign, Illinois, specifically at the ERDC-CERL facility. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates a focused procurement for specialized scientific research equipment. The technical requirements are stringent, including specifications for tungsten carbide anvil seats and precise dimensional tolerances, suggesting the equipment will be used for advanced scientific research involving high-pressure experimental environments. Vendors must submit detailed technical descriptions, potentially including product literature, to demonstrate full compliance with the solicitation's requirements.