Notice of Intent to Sole Source Electroforce Apex Tender - 139914412

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Electroforce Apex 1

Deadline: 28 Apr 2026

Posting Date: 22 Apr 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 139914412

Document Ref. No.: W912HZ26N7446

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) intends to issue a sole source award to TA Instruments - Waters, LLC. (CAGE Code: 0MJS5) to procure (1) ElectroForce Apex 1 in the areas of Concrete Materials Branch (CMB) research in an ongoing force protection research and development program and efforts on novel additives and polymer synthesis.
The mechanical testing system with dynamic mechanical analysis capabilities to support material characterization and processing. This instrument will be used to understand polymeric and composite materials at various strains, frequencies, tensile, and compressive rates.
The instrument should be able to characterize polymeric materials up to a peak force of 1, 000 N, acceleration of up to 20 g, and have a displacement range and dynamic stroke of 100 mm. Additional requirements include: Tension/torsion grips that are rated to 350°C that can be used to 3000 N, Compression platens 100 mm diameter, and 3- and 4-point bend fixtures with adjustable lower span from 15 to 160 mm.
This capability will help support ongoing research in material development. The ability to understand mechanical and viscoelastic properties are important to ensure reliable performance for polymers and building materials for applications ranging from force protection to infrastructure materials
The instrument should use TRIOS software package as GSL-CMB researchers are well experience in using this data software for analysis and reporting. The software is used across different instruments and allows data to be leveraged seamlessly across instruments without having to redo comparative analysis across other software. Installation, training, and computer capable of running the software should be included. Instrument support should be through 24 months. The DMA application kit shall be compatible with WinTest.
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Notice ID: w912hz26n7446

Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense

Sub-tier: dept of the army

Office: w2r2 usa engr r & d ctr

Product Service Code: 3990 - miscellaneous materials handling equipment

NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Inactive Dates: may 13, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

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