- Country: USA
- Summary: Strain gage conditioner
- UST Ref No: 123057218
- Deadline: 01 Aug 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: NB647020-25-00683
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FBO ANNOUNCEMENT: PRESOLICITATION NOTICE, NOTICE OF INTENT
ACTION CODE: SPECIAL NOTICE
SUBJECT: Sole source - Strain gage conditioner
SOLICITATION NUMBER: NB647020-25-00683
RESPONSE DATE: 8/1/25
DESCRIPTION:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology requires complete materials testing to validate computational models that simulate rail car impact/crash scenarios. These tests involve high-strain-rates and cryogenic temperatures, so high fidelity measurements of strain and temperature need to be completed at high rates. NIST has the requisite mechanical equipment to perform these tests but does not have the separate hardware/equipment necessary to complete the following: self-calibration, signal conditioning, and data acquisition suitable for these high-rate tests. The equipment will need to be accompanied by software so that all NIST owned hardware connected to an on-site computer can be integrated with the mechanical testing equipment, strain-gage based sensors, and thermocouples currently in use.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (1), with Micro-Measurements/Vishay, Inc. located in Wendell, North Carolina, for the purchase of this equipment.
Sole Source justification is based on the following:
Market research has shown that the only source for this specific strain gage conditioner is though the manufacturer, Micro-Measurements/Vishay.
NIST currently uses/owns a Micro-Measurements/Vishay data acquisition system and staff members are trained on StrainSmart software to safely operate dangerous load frames and execute advanced measurement science. Deviating from the current manufacturer will require new training and safety updates. Deviating to a different manufacturer will also nullify the existing work done within the lab and significant retesting would be required to maintain the data accuracy. T... - Documents:
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The COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Strain gage conditioner. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 123057218 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 2025-08-01.
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.
