U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DS), Warren, MI 48397-5000

66 -- NUCLEAR SOIL DENSITY MOISTURE TESTER SOL DAAE07-98-R-X002 DUE 112497 POC Ms. Carmen Boyd (810) 574-7021 or Contracting Officer, John Cash (810) 574-7046 WEB: DAAE07-98-R-X002, http://www.tacom.army.mil/Acq_Cen/sol.htm.. E-MAIL: U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, boydca@cc.tacom.army.mil. The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command is seeking offerors able to supply Nuclear Soil Density Moisture Testers w/Accessories. (Accessories include hammer, download cable assembly, tools, TMs, transport case with padlock and all other tools necessary for operation.) Transport case to conform to the applicable requirements of DOT regulations in 49 CFR parts 170 through 189. All tools, accessories and technical publications to fit into one transport case if possible. Radioactive sources shall be encapsulated and sealed. Contractor will also be required to dispose of the Army's present supply of MC-1 Nuclear Density Testers. Testers must meet the performance requirements of ASTM Standards D2922, D2950, D3017 and Commercial Item Description A-A-52316, dated 8 Dec 95. Tester shall operate in any ambient temperature from 32 to 140 F., and on hot materials (asphalt) up to 345 F. NRC product safety certification is required. Contractor's Quality Procedures must meet ASTM, DOT & NRC Standards. Inspection System shall meet MIL-I-45308 or ANSI/ASQC Q92 (ISO 9002) or higher. Production quantity is 47 each, with an option for up to 103 each, for a total of 150 units. Disposal requirements are 47 each, with an option for disposal for up to 90 more, for a total of 137 disposal units. Small Business Set-Aside RFP using commercial acquisition procedures (FAR Part 12). Award will be made to offeror whose proposal is technically acceptable, at lowest price. A firm-fixed price contract will be used. FOB Origin for production quantity. Manuals, special tools, training and other contractor logistics support will be required. The solicitation and commercial item description will be available for review on the Internet at the TACOM Acquisition Center Web Site by 24 Oct 97. As other parts of the solicitation become available, they will also be placed on the Web Site. (0288)

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