Universal Calibrating Machine

The U.S. Army TMDE Support Center at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama is procuring one Universal Calibrating Machine (UCM-100k STD(A)) along with multiple associated components including tension and compression testing capabilities, various adapters, and a high-stability indicator and controller. This precision measurement instrument will be used to calibrate weight scales, load cells, and dynamometers with capacities up to 100,000 lbs, ensuring accuracy across various instrument types. The solicitation was issued on August 9, 2025, with a firm deadline for offers by 5:00 PM on August 17, 2025, allowing contractors only eight days to respond. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis through the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal. The government conducted market research but identified only one vendor capable of providing the required hydraulic force calibration system, leading to a brand-name justification under FAR 6.302-1(c)(1).

This procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) enterprises under NAICS code 334513 with a size standard of 750 employees, though the government's market research identified Morehouse Instrument Company as the sole source vendor capable of meeting requirements. The contract requires delivery to the U.S. Army TMDE Support Center at Fowler Road, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama by September 30, 2025, with the contractor responsible for all transportation costs. The acquisition includes 11 line items encompassing tension members, adapters, compression blocks, and an automation control unit, with procurement planned for FY 2025 using Operations and Maintenance Army (OMA) funds. Performance will occur in Huntsville, Alabama, and the equipment must meet specific technical requirements including compression and tension area openings with defined minimum and maximum dimensions. Payment processing will be handled through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, and the contract includes standard federal provisions covering small business utilization, labor standards, and supply chain security requirements.