NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE –One (1) upgrade to the existing battery testing system (MACCOR 4000H-48)

Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground intends to sole source an upgrade to an existing MACCOR 4000H-48 battery testing system, with responses due August 4, 2026. The procurement is reserved for MACCOR, Inc., located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, based on statutory authority under 41 USC 1901(e) and FAR 12.102(a)—no other responsible source exists capable of meeting compatibility requirements with ARL's existing test procedure files, hardware interfaces, and Associated Environmental Systems chambers.

Place of performance is Hyattsville, Maryland 20783, with government inspection and acceptance at 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, Maryland 20783. The upgrade comprises one additional 48-channel pre-wired cabinet outfitting with thermocouple inputs, subject to delivery within 18 weeks of award. The channels must meet a current range of −25 to 25A with 0.025% accuracy and voltage measurement range of 0 to 5V with 0.02% accuracy. NAICS code is 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing); PSC code is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies).

This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures with payment terms of NET 30 and 100% payment upon final inspection and acceptance at destination. Quotes must include all shipping, handling, and installation fees; CAGE/UEI and Tax ID; a designated technical point of contact; country of manufacture if applicable; and confirmation of credit card acceptance without charges.

The government will evaluate quotes on technical capability to satisfy essential physical and functional requirements and price reasonableness using commercial market indicators and historical pricing. Contract financing is unavailable. Contracting Officer Shanna Dellinger (520-691-4950, shanna.dellinger.civ@army.mil) and Contract Specialist Jamie White (520-673-0240, jamie.n.white2.civ@army.mil) are the contracting points of contact.