Watervliet Arsenal - High Performance Portable VLF Hipot

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal (Watervliet Arsenal) is soliciting quotes for one High Performance Portable VLF Hipot AC testing device with a 34 kV peak capacity, designed for testing shielded power cables and highly capacitive loads rated at 5 microfarads or more. The equipment must feature single-piece construction, include a 20-foot output cable, E-link software, and optional accessories including a TD-65E Tan Delta Accessory and Xbee dongle, with delivery of the manufacturer's guide and calibration certificate. The Request for Quote was issued on December 8, 2025, with quotes due by December 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. The procurement will be evaluated on a firm fixed-price basis, and the solicitation includes standard federal contracting provisions regarding small business representation and covered telecommunications equipment restrictions. No evaluation criteria beyond price and compliance with specifications have been explicitly detailed in the available documentation.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), limiting competition to qualifying small business entities. The procurement calls for delivery within 60 calendar days from the date of award to the Watervliet Arsenal location in Watervliet, New York. The requirement specifies the HVI Part Number VLF-34E or an equal alternative, with manufacturer CAGE code 75225. The solicitation does not indicate a specific budget ceiling or award value range in the available materials. This is classified under NAICS category 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) and PSC category 6625 (Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments).