Universal Force Calibration Systems

It is the Government's intent to acquire a new supply contract for five (5) each metrology grade automatic vertical force calibration load frame systems with the capability of producing 60,000 lbf in tension and compression with three-year warranties and Item Unique Identification (IUID). The Government intends to use the policies and procedures of FAR Part 12 in conjunction with those at FAR Part 13 for this effort. Any resultant contract will be firm-fixed-price. The Government intends a total set-aside (100%) for small business.

The U.S. Army has the requirement to procure five (5) each Universal Force Calibration Systems to be used for the secondary calibration of Army transfer load cells and dynamometers. The system shall operate in both automatic and manual mode. The system shall include a load cell indicator for the standard load cell. The system shall maintain compatibility with and incorporate the use of equipment already in the Army inventory, including: HBM MGC+ as the device under test (DUT) indicator, Tovey Engineering CS Model load cells as the reference load cells, and an Army HP laptop controller operating on Army Gold Master Windows 7 32-bit operating system.

One system will be delivered, assembled and installed in each of the following destinations:

- Redstone Arsenal, AL
- Tobyhanna, PA
- Ft. Hood, TX
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
- Letterkenney, Chambersburg, PA

Contractor shall provide two (2) day on-site training at each of the five installations.

Contractor shall provide hydraulic fluid for the Force Calibrator as needed for installation and training.

A written Purchase Description will be forthcoming with the solicitation. This is only a pre-solicitation notice. Written proposals are not being requested at this time. All responsible sources may request a copy of the solicitation from Pamela Gaines, pamela.j.gaines.civ@mail.mil , (256) 842-7690 or Kenneth Bruton, kenneth.c.bruton.civ@mail.mil , (256) 842-6267. All requests shall be in writing.