SAM #52000SP260025017

Sole Source Procurement of MEATEST 6040 Panel Meter Calibrator for USCG

This opportunity involves the U.S. Coast Guard's intent to procure a MEATEST 6040 Panel Meter Calibrator on a sole-source basis from TEST LLC, the exclusive U.S. distributor for the OEM, Meatest S.R.O. - Agency & Buyer: U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), with procurement coordinated by James D. Dufficy - Product Requirement: - One (1) MEATEST 6040 Panel Meter Calibrator - Includes 5-year warranty and NIST Traceable Z540 Calibration certificate - To replace the discontinued Arbiter Systems Model 1040C - Used for fleetwide calibration of critical meters and electrical sending units on Coast Guard Cutters - Procurement Details: - Sole source justification due to proprietary features and lack of equivalent alternatives - TEST LLC is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Meatest S.R.O. - Interested parties may submit capability statements for equivalent products, but must demonstrate full equivalency in form, fit, and function - Delivery & Performance: - Delivery required by December 1, 2026 (earlier acceptable) - FOB destination: Norfolk, VA - Technical & Compliance Requirements: - Product must be OEM or fully equivalent - Must include 5-year warranty and NIST Traceable Z540 Calibration - All repair parts and services must be OEM-approved - Commercial Opportunity: - Potential for other vendors to compete if they can prove equivalency - No specific contract value stated, but likely in the $20,000–$40,000 range based on similar equipment

Description

Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Order for OEM MEATEST Panel Meter Calibrator

1. ANNOUNCEMENT

The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), announces its intent to award a sole-source purchase order to TEST, LLC. for an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) MEATEST Panel Meter Calibrator. This action is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

2. PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE

This notice serves to inform industry of the government's intent to award this requirement on a sole-source basis and to conduct market research to identify other sources that may be capable of satisfying this requirement. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ), and the government does not intend to issue a contract based on responses to this notice alone.

3. REQUIREMENT DETAILS & ATTACHMENTS

The USCG requires an OEM MEATEST Panel Meter Calibrator as specified in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Interested parties must demonstrate the ability to provide a part that is fully equivalent in form, fit, and function to the specified OEM item.

Please note the following documents are attached to this posting for review:

Statement of Work (SOW): Details the technical requirements of the OEM Priming Valve. Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition: Details the government's rationale for pursuing a sole-source award. Sole Proprietor Letter: Documentation from the OEM establishing their sole-source status.

4. SUBMISSION OF CAPABILITY STATEMENT

Companies that believe they can meet this requirement are invited to submit a written Capability Statement. Your response should provide clear and convincing evidence of your ability to provide an equivalent product. Please provide the following details in your submission:

Company Details: Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, UEI Number, and Web Page URL. Business Size: Company Size, NAICS Code, and Applicable Small Business Status. Point of Contact: Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address. Technical Capability: A narrative describing capability, documentation proving equivalency to the OEM item, and any recommendations or concerns.

IMPORTANT: Do not submit pricing information. All information marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly.

5. SUBMISSION DEADLINE & CONTACT INFORMATION

Deadline: 10:00 AM EST on June 22, 2026 Submit To: Karla P. Balint Email Address: karla.p.balint@uscg.mil Email Subject Line: Response to Notice of Intent – MEATEST Panel Meter Calibrator

Oral submissions will not be accepted.

6. DISCLAIMER

The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding on the government. The government reserves the right to ask clarifying questions to individual companies based on proprietary information submitted without posting those questions publicly.

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