SAM #1240LP26Q0158

USDA Forest Service Solicitation for Laurel Electronics Large Display Mass Flow Meters and LED Serial Display Units

The USDA Forest Service, San Dimas Technology and Development Center, is soliciting quotations for specialized equipment to support wildland firefighting airtanker base operations. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service - San Dimas Technology and Development Center - OEM Highlighted: - Laurel Electronics LLC (brand-name only requirement) - Products Requested: - 45 Laurels Electronics LT60FR analog-input to RS-232 output converters - 45 Laurels Electronics M66-M232-MT2-MRDLV six-character, six-inch-tall LED serial display units - Both products are designed to interface with mass-flow Coriolis meters - Purpose: Capture, convert, and display real-time retardant-weight information during airtanker loading - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand-name only solicitation (Laurel Electronics LLC) - Set aside for small business concerns - Focus on improving operational efficiency, load accuracy, flight safety, and situational awareness during air tanker loading - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned.

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1240LP26Q0158 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Large Display Mass Flow Meters. The Forest Service intends to purchase and integrate 45 each Laurels Electronics LT60FR analog-input to RS-232 output converters and 45 each Laurels Electronics M66-M232-MT2-MRDLV six-character, six-inch-tall LED serial display units for use at wildland firefighting airtanker bases. These devices will interface with mass-flow Coriolis meters used during loading operations to capture, convert, and display real-time retardant-weight information. The goal is to improve operational efficiency, ensure load accuracy, enhance flight safety, and support personnel situational awareness during air tanker loading operations.

USDA proposes to enter a new, limited source, brand-name only, firm fixed-price contract with the direct product supplier OR an authorized distributor of Laurel Electronics LLC. Products.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334515- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing.  The small business size standard is 750 employees.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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