Gyrator Compactor System

The US Coast Guard Academy is procuring a new asphalt gyratory compactor system to support their Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory located in New London, Connecticut. The Department of Homeland Security's US Coast Guard requires this equipment to replace two outdated units and support cadet instruction and hands-on training in asphalt materials testing and performance analysis. The procurement includes specific components such as the gyratory compactor, mold assemblies, load ring, height blocks, internal angle measuring device, paper discs, USB laser printer, USB cable, and line conditioner, all of which must be compatible with ASTM and AASHTO standards as well as the Academy's IT infrastructure. The contract will be awarded using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria as a Firm Fixed-Price Contract. Quotes are due by September 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM EST, with vendors required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit complete quotes including shipping costs.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside opportunity, restricting participation to qualifying small business entities. The procurement does not identify any incumbent contractors or specific award values in the available documentation. The equipment will be delivered to and used at the US Coast Guard Academy facility at 31 Mohegan Ave Pkwy, New London, Connecticut 06320. Technical questions regarding the procurement can be directed to CAPT Brian Maggi or LT Alyssa Milanese, while solicitation package inquiries should be sent to SK1 Katherine Discenza and Ashley Perez. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6635 for Physical Properties Testing and Inspection. Amendment A00001 applies FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Commercial Services to this solicitation.