Notice of Intent to Sole Source One (1) Hot-Isostatic Press (HIP) Operating Control System and Supporting Hardware/Software Modernization

The Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground seeks modernization of one Hot-Isostatic Press operating control system and supporting hardware and software, with proposals due September 21. This is a sole-source procurement; the Determination & Findings justifies sole sourcing on grounds that the existing HIP system is proprietary to American Isostatic Presses, operates at 2200°C and 200 MPa inert gas pressure, and requires an updated control system that maintains form, fit, and function with the current installation to avoid significant safety risks (the vessel operates at pressures equivalent to 40 pounds of TNT). The original system and updated control system are exclusive proprietary technology with no viable substitutes, and maintaining consistent maximum temperature, maximum inert gas pressure, and thermal/pressure time-history capabilities is necessary for continuing densification of difficult-to-sinter ceramic materials of research interest.

Place of performance and installation is Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. The NAICS code is 334513, Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables; PSC is 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. The contract type is firm-fixed price. No award will be made for less than full quantities solicited; offerors proposing partial quantities will be deemed nonresponsive. Contracting points of contact are Contract Specialist Jamie White and Contracting Officer Shanna Dellinger at (520) 673-0240. Items exceeding $5,000 unit acquisition cost must be marked with Data Matrix symbology per item unique identification requirements. Payment terms are net 30 days or longer via Wide Area Workflow routing to DoDAAC HQ0490 and W911QX.