Micro-/Macro- Hardness Tester

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Solicitation number
W912CH-24-R-L068
Agency
Department of the Army Department of Defense
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
PSC
6695 Combination And Miscellaneous Instruments
Place of performance
Warren, Michigan, United States
Points of contact

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About this opportunity

The Department of the Army, through the Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC), is seeking to procure a Micro-/Macro- Hardness Tester for its Ground Vehicle Materials Engineering's Materials Testing Lab. The scope of the effort requires the vendor to provide a tester with specific capabilities, including a load range from 0.3 kg to 3,000 kg, the ability to conduct tests according to ASTM standards for various hardness scales, both clamped and unclamped testing modes, automated test sequences, and calibration to ASTM standards. The tester must be delivered to the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command in Warren, Michigan. Offers are due by 1:00 PM on September 13, 2024.

This solicitation is not set-aside for any specific business size or socioeconomic status. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the government, considering technical and cost factors. The tester must support a minimum load of 50 kg and have a maximum test height of at least 380 mm, with dimensions of at least 435 mm (width) x 215 mm (depth). The place of performance is Warren, Michigan.

Notice text

STATEMENT OF WORK
C.1. Purpose and Scope. The Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC), Ground Vehicle Materials Engineering’s
Materials Testing Lab requires procurement of a Micro-/Macro- Hardness Tester.
C.2. Scope of Effort. The vendor will provide a Micro-/Macro- Hardness Tester with the following scope associated
with this statement of work the following scope of
C.2.1. Load Range.
C.2.1.1. The load range shall be from 0.3 kg to 3,000 kg.
C.2.2. Testing Capabilities.
C.2.2.1. The equipment shall conduct tests according to ASTM standards for the following scales:
C.2.2.1.1. Vickers (HV 10, 20, 30, 50, 100)
C.2.2.1.2. Knoop
C.2.2.1.3. Brinell (10/3000)
C.2.2.1.4. Rockwell (A, B, C)
C.2.3. Testing Modes.
C.2.3.1. The tester shall perform both clamped and unclamped testing.
C.2.4. Software.
C.2.4.1. The preloaded software shall enable automatic test sequences for gears, Jominy, and welded joints.
C.2.4.2. The computer will be a standalone unit, not be on the DREN or NIPR network,
C.2.5. Control Interface.
C.2.5.1. The equipment shall be controllable via a touch display or PC.
C.2.6. Automation.
C.2.6.1. The tester shall support semi-automatic and fully automated testing for Vickers, Knoop, Brinell, and
Rockwell.
C.2.7. Camera Specifications.
C.2.7.1. The evaluation camera shall have a minimum resolution of 12 MP and feature a CMOS sensor.
C.2.8. Test Table Specifications.
C.2.8.1. The test table shall support a load of at least 50 kg.
C.2.8.2. The maximum test height shall be at least 380 mm.
C.2.8.3. The dimensions shall be at least 435 mm (width) x 215 mm (depth).
C.2.9. Tool Cabinet/Base.
C.2.9.1. The tester shall be supplied with a compatible tool cabinet/base for equipment storage.
C.2.10. Calibration.
C.2.10.1. The equipment shall be calibrated to ASTM standards for Vickers, Knoop, Brinell, and Rockwell.
C.2.10.2. Calibration shall be performed upon completion of equipment installation and setup.
C.3. Deliverables.
C.3.1. All items stated in the Scope of Work shall be delivered to:
U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command
6501 E. 11 Mile Road, Building 200-E, Mailstop 234, Metallurgy Laboratory 
Warren, Michigan 48397-5000
 

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