TSC IIJA 8540 failure analysis character

The Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for one new LECO Microhardness Testing AMH55 system under solicitation number 140R8126Q0032. The procurement includes the equipment unit, shipping services, and on-site training to support failure analysis characterization capabilities. Key requirements specify that the system must support both Vickers and Knoop hardness testing with load ranges of 5 to 2,000 gram force for micro-testing and up to 50 kilogram force for macro-testing, accommodate samples as small as 1 millimeter, and comply with ASTM E384 2022 standards. The equipment must feature automation, high-resolution imaging, case depth analysis, and software compatible with Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit). Evaluation will be based on price and other factors including delivery schedule, warranty coverage, and extended service options. Written quotes on company letterhead with complete contact information are due by February 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time via email to ksingleton@usbr.gov, with delivery required to the Bureau of Reclamation's Denver Federal Center by March 30, 2026.

This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside procurement under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Prospective vendors must demonstrate at least five years of manufacturing experience in microhardness testing equipment and maintain current System for Award Management registration. No incumbent contractor or award value range is specified in the solicitation notice. The contract calls for delivery of one unit with preferred delivery within 90 days of award, and all quotes must include complete warranty documentation and meet all line-item specifications to be considered responsive. Performance location is the Bureau of Reclamation's Denver Federal Center, and all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06 are incorporated into this procurement.