This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number W913E520Q0034 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This requirement is a total set-aside for small business concerns. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 335999 – All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL)’s Biogeochemical Sciences Branch in Hanover, NH has a requirement for equipment and services to repair and upgrade their Wind Tunnel by bringing back to operational capacity and upgrading it beyond previous capabilities. Product Specifications: The primary aspect of this requirement is for the Contractor to provide a three-axis motor traverse system replacement; a variable pitch fan replacement; and provide training for at least four (4) CRREL personnel on all updated equipment as follows: 1. Three-axis Motor Traverse System Replacement . Motor traverse system that positions the anemometer carriage is in need of refurbishment and upgrade. Contractor will purchase servo motor traverse system capable of moving the 3-axis anemometer carriage 9.75m (z-axis) x 2.4m (x-axis) x 1.2m (y-axis). The system will include absolute rotary encoder feedback for all three axes. Contractor will supply all necessary materials and perform installation, to include replace/repair any wiring necessary for installation. Contractor will purchase and install National Instruments cDAQ data acquisition and control system for servo motor. LabView software to control NI cDAQ system will be installed on the designated CRREL computer. 2. Variable Pitch Fan Replacement . A variable frequency drive (VFD) will be purchased and installed by the contractor to control fan motor speed. Contractor will purchase a 40 Hp, 460 V (3 Phase). Contractor will repair/replace any wiring/fuses/etc. during installation. 3. Personnel Training . Contractor will provide training services to CRREL personnel on the operation, maintenance and capabilities of the upgraded Wind Tunnel. Please reference the attached RFQ for applicable provisions and clauses. The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) responsible quote. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: ability to meet the required technical specifications and price. Please provide responses to this notice, no later than 12:00 (CDT), Friday, 28 August 2020 to:
[email protected] Telephone responses will not be accepted. *Note: In order to be eligible for award of a Government contract, vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), have no active exclusions, and complete representations and certifications. For more information, review the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov .