Opportunity
SAM #W912HZ26X1BHQ
US Army Corps of Engineers Seeks Spark Plasma Sintering System for ERDC Environmental Laboratory
Buyer
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
April 07, 2026
Identifier
W912HZ26X1BHQ
NAICS
334516
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory is seeking sources for a Spark Plasma Sintering System to support research at its Environmental Chemistry Branch in Vicksburg, MS. - Government Buyer: - US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Environmental Laboratory, Environmental Chemistry Branch - Product Requested: - Spark Plasma Sintering System - Quantity: 1 - No specific OEMs or part numbers identified - Key technical specifications: - Maximum pressure: 30 kN; minimum pressure: 0.2 kN - Stroke: 150 mm - Digital readout and Z-axis position display - Vacuum chamber with high maximum temperature and exhaust speed - Control unit with ON/OFF pulse control - 8-channel data acquisition system - Safety interlock and high vacuum system option - Pressurization system - DC pulse generator (max output 2500A, optionally up to 3000A) - PC for data acquisition, cooling water circulation, glove box system, and chiller unit - Notable Requirements: - Delivery required within six months from order date - NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) applies - Responses must include capability statements and business information - Place of Performance: - Delivery to ERDC Environmental Laboratory, Vicksburg, MS 39180
Description
SOURCES SOUGHT: This is a Sources Sought Synopsis in support of Market Research being conducted by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to identify potential sources. This is not a a Solicitation Announcement, nor is it a Request for Proposal. This request does not obligate the Government to any contract award. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is issuing this Sources Sought announcement for the supply of a SPARK Plasma Sintering System to determine interest, availability and capability of businesses to supply the item as described below:
ERDC Environmental Laboratory, Environmental Chemistry Branch (EPC) has a need to purchase a Spark Plasma Sintering System for the synthesis and densification of materials in support of their research and mission. The needs for this requirement must meet the following specifications:
See Attachment labeled Specifications
Delivery Date: Must be delivered no later than six (6) months from order date.
Ship To: Vicksburg, MS 39180
SUBMISSION: All interested companies with 334516 as an approved NAICS code have until April 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST to submit the following:
Name and Address of your Firm Point of Contact (name/phone/email) UEI/Cage Code Business Size, to include designation as HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Business, and large business. The Government must be able to verify SBA certification of Hubzone, 8(a) and SDB via SAM. Capability Statement: Please include a capability statement not to exceed ten pages.
The requested information shall be submitted via email to: Crystal.E.North@usace.army.mil and Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil with the subject “Spark Plasma Sintering System W912HZ26X1BHQ." No phone calls will be accepted.