Burst Strength Tester
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- PANRSA25P0000026309
- Agency
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ACC Redstone
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
- Place of performance
- Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal is seeking to procure a burst strength tester for the Packaging, Storage, and Containerization Center at Tobyhanna Army Depot. The required equipment must be capable of testing paper, paperboard, and corrugated fiberboard using the "Mullen" test method and comply with multiple ISO and TAPPI standards, featuring a clamping system with adjustable pressure, diaphragm for pressure testing, touch screen controller, and safety devices. This firm-fixed-price procurement will be conducted under FAR Subpart 16.5 procedures, with the government potentially making award based on initial quotes without further vendor interaction. The evaluation will focus on vendors providing their best terms in initial submissions, with all quotes required to include delivery terms, unit prices, and compliance with specified requirements. All quotes must be submitted by 12:00 PM EST on August 20, 2025, with questions submitted after the posting date not guaranteed responses.
This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334513 for Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing. The contract requires delivery of one burst strength tester within four months of award, followed by an additional month for government verification, with a total performance period of six months. A 12-month standard warranty and telephone support are mandatory, while the solicitation includes four optional annual preventative maintenance and calibration periods covering 2026 through 2030. The equipment will be delivered to the PSCC facility in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, where performance will take place. Additionally, the government will temporarily provide a Mullen Digiburst unit to the contractor for reprogramming and recalibration in preparation for the new equipment installation.
Notice text
Request for Quote
CONTRACTING ACTIVITY: United States Army Contracting Command-Redstone, Space, Missile Defense & Special Programs (SMD/SP) Directorate, Operations and Weapon Services Division, Information Technologies Solutions Branch CCAM-CAD-B Attn: MAJ David Johnson Building 5303, Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280
This RFQ is issued Subject to the Availability of Funds – FAR 52.232.18.
CONTRACT TYPE: Firm-Fixed-Price
SET-ASIDE: 100%
REQUIREMENT: Burst Strength Tester
RFQ INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA:
You are requested to submit a firm-fixed price quote for the items listed in the Purchase Description. The Government may make award based on initial quotes received, without further interaction with vendors; therefore, the initial quote should contain the vendor's best terms.
This procurement is conducted in accordance with the procedures at FAR Subpart 16.5.
Questions submitted after the said date and time listed on the RFQ posting are not guaranteed an answer. Quotes shall be submitted no later than 12:00pm EST, August 20, 2025. Quotes received after the required submission date and time will be rejected without further review.
It is the vendor’s responsibility to read the RFQ and all related documents carefully and completely and to monitor 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.
"No-bid" replies shall be submitted via email and should include a brief statement as to why your company chose not to submit a quote on the subject requirement. Submission of "No-bid" replies are requested by no later than 12:00pm EST, August 20, 2025.
A complete quote shall consist of the following:
Quotes shall include all items, including brand name items, as specified in the Purchase Description and in the quantities specified.
Quotes shall include delivery terms and conditions.
Quotes shall include a unit price and subtotal price for each item listed in the Purchase Description and the total price for all items.
Quotes should identify any discounts and/or reductions to established rates or prices.
BASIS OF AWARD:
The Government intends to place an order with the vendor representing the best value to the Government. Best value is the lowest priced technically acceptable quote (LPTA). 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 ARO or sooner.
The evaluation of technical acceptability will start with the lowest priced quote and will proceed until the lowest price technically acceptable quote is determined. Therefore, all quotes may not be evaluated for technical acceptability.
Adjectival Rating Description
Acceptable
Quote meets the requirements of the solicitation, including the minimum technical requirements.
Unacceptable
Quote does not meet the requirements of the solicitation, including the minimum technical requirements.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 026309 - PWS_BurstTester_FY25.pdf |
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