Army Research Laboratory, ALC Procurement Division, ATTN: AMSRL-CS- AL-PS, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, Maryland 20783-1197

66 -- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL DAAL01-96-R-9864 DUE 123196 POC Kim Sweep, Contract Specialist, (301) 394-4681, Louise R. Mudd, Contracting Officer, (301) 394-1365. The Army Research Laboratory intends to procure, 1 each, a Sand Erosion Test Chamber to include warranty and maintenance. The contrator shall design, construct, test (at vendor site), deliver, reassemble and install at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, a Sand Erosion Test Chamber conforming to Mil-Standard 810E, Method 510.3 (sand only) with a testing volume of 3' x 3' x 3'. Once fully installed the vendor shall calibrate, perform operational tests and train Government personnel on its proper use, calibration, trouble shooting, maintenance, and any hazards or warnings. The contractor shall also provide one thousand (1,000) pounds of sand which meets Mil-Standard 810E requirements, sand testing apparatuses, a one (1) year warranty, a one (1) year preventative maintenance contract for components not covered under warranty, a one (1) year supply package for expendables and all relevant operations manuals and engineering drawings. It is intended to award a contract to American Research, 1790 New Britain Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. Market researach has demonstrated that American Research is the only vendor capable of meeting the Government's minimum needs. The proposed contract action is for an item for which the Government does not own specifications and drawings to permit full and open competition. Firms that recognize and can perform the required items described above are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer within fifteen (15) calendar days after date of this publication. The final determination by the Government not to open this requirement to competition, based on any information provided, is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the Agency. No telephone requests will be honored. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0326)

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