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DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE ARMY has floated a tender for Notice of Intent to Sole Source, Plastometrex Indentation Plastometer and Accessories for ERDC GSL. The project location is USA and the tender is closing on 14 Aug 2025. The tender notice number is W912HZ25N9862, while the TOT Ref Number is 124177532. Bidders can have further information about the Tender and can request the complete Tender document by Registering on the site.
Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Notice of Intent to Sole Source, Plastometrex Indentation Plastometer and Accessories for ERDC GSL
Deadline: 14 Aug 2025
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 124177532
Document Ref. No.: W912HZ25N9862
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Description
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 Plastometrex USA Inc. (CAGE Code: 03S53) to procure(1) Plastometrex Benchtop Indentation Plastometer with all parts required for normal operation including calibration kit and pelican case, (1) Plastometrex HotStage Hardware Module, (1) Corsica(+) software to perform analysis, and (1) Replacement indenter Tip Set, (1) Virtual User Training in use and operation of the subject Plastometer. The items are manufactured and distributed exclusively by Plastometrex USA, Inc.
The Indentation Plastometer provided by Plastometrex is unique in that it is currently the only known Plastometer that features the ability to provide stress/strain data using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) while maintaining resolution of up to 0.3 μm, which is a requirement to ensure that data is valid for current and on-going ERDC research projects. Additionally, the HotStage module feature included in the Plastometrex Benchtop Indentation Plastometer is unique only to the Plastometrex Indentation Plastometer, which allows for the testing of materials at elevated temperatures up to 800 C, which is required for ERDC-s current research. The Plastometrex Indentation Plastometer manufactured solely by Plastometrex USA Inc. is the only known system that is able to meet the governments resolution and temperature requirements. There are no approved third-party resellers. Thus, no other product will meet the government-s specific requirement. Therefore, it is imperative that this purchase be made on a sole source basis from Plastometrex USA Inc.Therefore, the Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed price contract to Plastometrex USA Inc. in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). Plastometrex USA Inc. is a small business concern under the applicable NAICS code 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, with a si...
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Notice ID : W912HZ25N9862
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEPT OF THE ARMY
Major Command : US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Sub Command : SCO ALExANDRIA
Office: W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Aug 07, 2025 12:19 pm CDT
Original Response Date: Aug 14, 2025 01:00 pm CDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Aug 29, 2025
Initiative: None
Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
NAICS Code: 334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
Place of Performance: Vicksburg, MS USA
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