- Country: USA
- Summary: Notice of Intent to Sole Source, Plastometrex Indentation Plastometer and Accessories for ERDC GSL
- UST Ref No: 124177532
- Deadline: 14 Aug 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: W912HZ25N9862
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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 Ξm, 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... - Documents:
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The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE ARMY, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Notice of Intent to Sole Source, Plastometrex Indentation Plastometer and Accessories for ERDC GSL. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 124177532 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-08-14.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
