SAM #W912HZ26QA051

Custom Piston Wavemaker System for Large Beam Centrifuge Research

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) is seeking a custom piston wavemaker system for advanced wave generation research in a large beam centrifuge. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) - ERDC Contracting Office, Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS - Products/Services Requested: - Custom Piston Wave Generator (0.4m x 0.45m piston wavemaker) with accessories - Driven by 120V brushless AC servo motor with force-absorption feedback control electronics - Capable of producing wave heights up to 100mm peak-to-trough at 0.3Hz to 2Hz frequencies - Includes control electronics, wavemaking software, and PC interface - PC USB Interface Box - Njord Wavemaking Software (Windows version) - As-built drawings and operational manuals - Shipping, installation, initial testing, and training - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must operate up to 30g centrifuge spin - Delivery, installation, and training required within 180 days of contract award - Minimum 120-day warranty post-installation - No specific OEMs or brands are named; custom engineering and integration are required - Offer evaluation based on lowest price and technical acceptability

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure SUPPLY – Custom Piston Wavemaker System for Large Beam Centrifuge, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6. Solicitation W912HZ26QA051 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with the intent to award as a simplified acquisition. This requirement is for full and open competition basis and utilizes NAICS 335999 - All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing with a size standard of 600 employees. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulation at RFO FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.  This announcement constitutes the ONLY solicitation.

Oral communications ARE NOT acceptable in response to this notice.

The supply must be available for delivery to Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price, and other factors considered.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Lowest Price and Technically Acceptable

See attached solicitation for full requirements. It is imperative that the offeror submit sufficient documentation and information for the Government to determine technical acceptability and quoted price. Failure to submit sufficient information for the Government to determine technical acceptability and quoted price may cause for rejection of your quote. Please complete/sign the attached SF 1449 including Section G and return the quote. Please note: the Government does not accept contractor Terms and Conditions. Your responses are appreciated.

All technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted to Ms. Shinita Jordan via email at Shinita.M.Jordan@usace.army.mil and Ms. Sonia Boyd via email at Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil. Offerors shall submit questions by Friday, September 4, 2026, in order to ensure adequate time to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary. Offerors are requested to review the specifications in their entirety and review the SAM.gov website for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry. 

Quotes are due on or before September 11, 2026, no later than 1:00 PM CT via email to: Shinita.M.Jordan@usace.army.mil. and Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil.

The Offeror is responsible for reading all information contained in this solicitation and all attachments, if applicable. Offerors should check the SAM.gov website often for any information regarding this solicitation and/or amendments to this solicitation. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that their quotes are received prior to the scheduled closing date and time. Emails and quotes must be clearly identified as being submitted for Solicitation Number W912HZ26QA051.

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