Utah Valley University Sciquest #NOI-2026-1200

Utah Valley University Sole Source Procurement of APS 113 ELECTRO-SEIS Shaker

Utah Valley University seeks to acquire a specialized vibration shaker for its Mechanical Engineering Vibrations Lab. - Government Buyer: - Utah Valley University Procurement Services - OEM Highlight: - APS Dynamics is the sole source manufacturer identified - Product Requested: - APS 113 ELECTRO-SEIS Shaker - Part Number: APS 113 or APS 113 ELECTRO-SEIS - Quantity: 1 unit - Electrodynamic shaker with up to 6 inches of stroke - Designed to drive larger structural loads for vibration education and research - Unique Requirements: - Must provide large-displacement, low-frequency excitation for instructional and research purposes - Required for demonstrating forced vibrations, resonance, structural dynamics, and seismic-range response - Only APS Dynamics is known to offer a shaker meeting the full technical and academic requirements within budget - Alternatives from other vendors were reviewed but did not meet force, stroke, or load capacity needs

Description

This Notice of Intent is for the procurement of an APS 113 ELECTRO-SEIS Shaker for the Mechanical Engineering Vibrations Lab at Utah Valley University. The shaker is required to provide sufficient force capacity, large displacement, and a broad excitation range for instructional and research purposes in vibration education. The APS ELECTRO-SEIS shaker uniquely meets the technical and instructional requirements, offering up to 6 inches of stroke and the ability to drive larger structural loads. The procurement is intended as a sole source award to APS Dynamics, as no other vendors meet the full technical and academic needs within the budget.

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