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Sole Source Procurement of Sigma-1 Automated Loading Systems and Triaxial Testing Equipment for USACE Vicksburg District

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement for specialized geotechnical laboratory equipment for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District: - Sole source purchase from MMH Enterprises, LLC, DBA: Trautwein-GEOTAC - Two Sigma-1 Automated Loading Systems for one-dimensional soil consolidation testing - Includes Sigma-1 5K lbs load frame, load cells (5000 lb, 2000 lb, 500 lb), incremental consolidation cell for 4" specimen, and 3 in. deformation sensor - Additional laboratory equipment for triaxial strength testing on 3-inch diameter specimens - 3 in. Q(UU) triaxial cells with accessories (3 units) - 3 in. CU/perm endcaps-set (3 units) - 3 in. porous stones (6 units) - 3 in. O-rings (6 units) - 3 in. membrane expander (1 unit) - 3 in. x 025 latex membranes (2 units) - 90-day international warranty required - Delivery to MVK lab, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS - Not a formal RFQ; interested parties may submit a capabilities statement if able to meet requirements - Complete details in attached statement of work

Locations: - Place of performance and delivery: MVK lab, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183 - Contracting office: KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 4155 CLAY STREET, VICKSBURG, MS 39183-3435

OEM: - MMH Enterprises, LLC, DBA: Trautwein-GEOTAC

Potential competitors: - Other manufacturers of automated loading systems and triaxial testing equipment (see below)

Estimated contract value: $50,000 - $150,000

Description

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Vicksburg District (USACE-MVK), in accordance with RFO 12.102(a), intends to award a sole source purchase order to MMH Enterprises, LLC, DBA: Trautwein-GEOTAC (CAGE: 9NT61) for the purchase of two Sigma-1 Automated Loading systems for one-dimensional consolidation testing of soil samples and additional laboratory equipment for the MVK lab to perform triaxial strength testing on 3 in. diameter specimens. Refer to attached statement of work for complete requirement details. 

This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), and no solicitation is available for this procurement. Nevertheless, any firm or individual that believes it can meet the Vicksburg District’s requirements described herein may submit a capabilities statement, which, if received by 12:00 PM CST on 29 May 2026, will be considered.  Responses to this posting must be submitted via e-mail, no phone calls will be accepted. A determination not to compete this purchase based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Federal Government. Any questions or comments should be directed to Alexandria Long, Alexandria.E.Long@usace.army.mil.

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