TSC 8530 strain gauges

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation is soliciting offers for 1,000 linear strain gauges (Product/Service Code 6635) designated as HBM (HBK) Part No. 1-LY41-100/120 or equivalent products for physical properties testing and inspection. These strain gauges are required for time-sensitive laboratory testing supporting the USACE Garrison Dam Concrete Mix Design Program and will be applied to concrete and rock specimens in a data acquisition system. The solicitation incorporates standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses for commercial products and services, requiring offerors to submit complete product data sheets, delivery schedules, manufacturer warranty information, and unit pricing through a Request for Quote (RFQ) format. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical approach and delivery schedule more heavily than price, with technical specifications including precise requirements for foil design, carrier materials, measuring grid composition, carrier dimensions (4.3 to 4.7 inches length, 0.3 to 0.4 inches width), 120 ohm nominal resistance, and temperature response characteristics. The offer due date is March 28, 2026 at 2330 Mountain Daylight Time, with responses submitted to contracting officer Brittney Murphy at 801-524-3834.

This is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside with a size standard of 75 employees under NAICS code 334513. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. Delivery is required 30 days after award, with flexible scheduling options permitting first delivery by April 1, 2026 (minimum 300 gauges), second delivery by April 30, 2026 (minimum 300 gauges), and final delivery by May 15, 2026, all to the Bureau of Reclamation Denver Federal Center, Building 56, Dock S6, Room 1950. The solicitation does not specify an award value or budget range. All contractors must comply with mandatory electronic invoicing through the U.S. Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and complete representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM), including attestations regarding small business status, tax compliance, child labor standards, and sanctions compliance.