Spectro Instruments and Equipment

This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract using Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 13,Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
The US Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground Tenant Division, 6001 Combat Drive, Aberdeen Proving Ground MD 21005.

ATC Specifications:

Requirement: To acquire a state of the art Spectro Scientific Spectroil M/N-W wear metals sampler, ASP particle count auto-sampler, Cool check 2 coolant analyzer, and T2FM sample prep equipment that provides maximum performance and versatility for an environment with ever changing requirements with the system configuration described below.

Manufacturer will have at least 30 years of experienced manufacturing and testing all types of vehicle oil samples. Must have or be familiar with labs that are accredited ISO 17025 (ATC lab is accredited in oils analysis) in order to meet the specifications of requested instrumentation. The company must also manufacture products in the USA.
Spectroil M/N-W wear metals sampler WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS:
*The Spectroil M/N-W unit is a JOAP approved instrument required for ATC and the ARMY, and is currently the only approved spectrometry for use.
• Meets military shock and vibration and environmental test standards JOAP CID-0191 and CID-486J
• 30 second analysis time
•Operational Temperature range 10-43.3oC
•Operational Humidity range 0 to 90%, non-condensing
• Self-sustained with built-in industrial touch panel PC
• Spectral range of 203 nm to 810 nm using CCD array detectors
•Electrical specifications: AC 110/240, 50/60 Hz, 1000 watts
•Benchtop size requirement of 31.5 inch x 25 inch x 27 inch

ASP particle count auto-sampler WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS:
•Electrical specifications: AC 110/230, 50/60 Hz, 10 watts

Must meet the following:
• To be installed with and LNF particle counter (We already possess)
• Automatic analysis of 24 samples
• Dual 20-Jet spray chambers for sample stirrer and probe
•Benchtop size requirement of 24.5 inch x 20.5 inch x 21.5 inch
•Operational Temperature range 5-40oC
•Operational Humidity range 0 to 90%, non-condensing
•Automatic reversing stirrer with optimized selected speed
•Works with standard readily available sample bottles
•Enhanced analytical repeatability using mechanical stir and rinse modes
•Continuous operation over a wide range of contamination levels 1000 parts/ml - >2,000,000 parts/ml

T2FM Sample Prep Equipment WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS:
Must meet ASTM D7684 and D7690 and meet the following:
• Thistle tube sample delivery eliminating need for delivery tubing and eliminating waiting time
• Separates particles up to 800 µm
• No distortion or deformation of particles during delivery
•Benchtop size requirement of 9.5 inch x 5.5 inch x 2.75 inch
•No delay time as sample is pumped through plastic tubing before reaching the ferrogram surface
•Separates wear and contamination particles in used lubricants quickly and efficiently not leaving distracting halos around particles.
(Additional Specifications and information attached).

The Government intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract to Spectro Scientific. The Associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 334516 and the Business Size Standard is 1000.

All responses received within seven (7) days after date of publication of this notice will be considered by the
Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon
responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Interested persons may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 12:00PM Eastern Time, Thursday March 28, 2019. Any responses to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements.

For questions concerning this Notice of Intent, contact the Contract Specialist, Charrissa M. Stancell, at
charrissa.m.stancell.civ@mail.mil Posting date of this notice is 21-March-2019.

NO TELELPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.

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