Spark Plasma Sintering System
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- Solicitation number
- W912HZ26X1BHQ
- Agency
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Engineer Research and Development Center
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Mississippi 39180, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is conducting market research through this Sources Sought announcement to identify potential suppliers of a Spark Plasma Sintering System for material synthesis and densification activities. The ERDC Environmental Laboratory, Environmental Chemistry Branch requires a system capable of operating at pressures of 30, 50, or 70 kN with maximum temperature capabilities of 2500°C, featuring a rectangular vacuum chamber with front door access, cooling system, DC pulse generator with outputs ranging from 1000 to 3000 amperes, and an 8-channel data acquisition system compatible with Windows 10. All interested companies must hold NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and submit responses by April 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST. The submission should include company information, point of contact details, UEI/Cage Code, business size designation, SBA certifications where applicable, and a capability statement not exceeding ten pages. Responses must be emailed to Crystal.E.North@usace.army.mil and Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil with the subject line "Spark Plasma Sintering System W912HZ26X1BHQ."
This announcement carries no set-aside designations and does not obligate the government to any contract award, as it is preliminary market research rather than a formal solicitation. No incumbent contractors or current award values are identified in the pre-solicitation materials. The successful vendor must deliver the Spark Plasma Sintering System to Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180 within six months from the order date. While specific budget information is not disclosed in this market research phase, interested firms with HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, or Woman-Owned Business certifications are encouraged to participate, provided such certifications can be verified through SAM records.
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT: This is a Sources Sought Synopsis in support of Market Research being conducted by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to identify potential sources. This is not a a Solicitation Announcement, nor is it a Request for Proposal. This request does not obligate the Government to any contract award. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is issuing this Sources Sought announcement for the supply of a SPARK Plasma Sintering System to determine interest, availability and capability of businesses to supply the item as described below:
ERDC Environmental Laboratory, Environmental Chemistry Branch (EPC) has a need to purchase a Spark Plasma Sintering System for the synthesis and densification of materials in support of their research and mission. The needs for this requirement must meet the following specifications:
See Attachment labeled Specifications
Delivery Date: Must be delivered no later than six (6) months from order date.
Ship To: Vicksburg, MS 39180
SUBMISSION: All interested companies with 334516 as an approved NAICS code have until April 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST to submit the following:
- Name and Address of your Firm
- Point of Contact (name/phone/email)
- UEI/Cage Code
- Business Size, to include designation as HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Business, and large business. The Government must be able to verify SBA certification of Hubzone, 8(a) and SDB via SAM.
- Capability Statement: Please include a capability statement not to exceed ten pages.
The requested information shall be submitted via email to: Crystal.E.North@usace.army.mil and Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil with the subject “Spark Plasma Sintering System W912HZ26X1BHQ." No phone calls will be accepted.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| W912HZ26X1BHQ Specifications.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SPARK Plasma Sintering System (SPS2000) | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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