SAM #W912LM27QA004

Market research for a 16,000 ft-lb digital torque multiplier

The Minnesota Army National Guard is researching suppliers for a high-capacity digital torque multiplier used on CH-47 Chinook helicopters. - Government buyer: Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, USPFO Minnesota, Minnesota Army National Guard. - Product requested: One digital torque multiplier, reference model ATP16000, with capability meeting or exceeding NSN 5120-01-708-0605; quantity is not specified. - Key requirements: Manual, non-powered operation up to 16,000 ft-lb, maximum input torque of 97 ft-lb, N.I.S.T.-traceable calibration, and weight no greater than 85 pounds. The tool must be authorized for CH-47 Chinook main rotor breakaway and include a No-FOD 1/2-inch ratcheting input wrench, air-tight fitted storage case, digital controller, and charger. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturer, OEM, or vendor is named. The notice seeks information from manufacturers and authorized distributors. - Notable context: This is market research to assess supplier capabilities and inform the acquisition approach; it is not a formal request for quotations or proposals.

Description

This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). No formal solicitation exists at this time. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in developing or submitting information in response to this notice.

The Minnesota Army National Guard is conducting market research to identify qualified manufacturers or authorized distributors capable of providing a 0-16,000 ft-lbs Digital Torque Multiplier that is also authorized for use on CH-47 Chinook helicopters. The results of this market research will determine the set-aside status.

The capabilities of the requested items shall meet or exceed the capabilities of NSN 5120-01-708-0605, ATP16000, listed below:

Rated for upto 16,000 ft-lbs of manual/non-powered torque at a maximum input of no more than 97 ft-lbs Authorized for use on a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Main Rotor Breakaway Calibration Certificate traceable to N.I.S.T. The weight of the item not to exceed 85 pounds Include a No-FOD (foreign object damage) 1/2 inch ratcheting input wrench Include a durable, air-tight storage case with custom fitting foam Include a digital controller and charger

Interest vendors capable of supplying an item that meet or exceed above salient characteristics are invited to submit a brief capability package containing:

Comany Profile Business Size and Socioeconomic Status State whether you are the Original Equipment Manufacturer or an authorized reseller/distributor Technical documentation Current availability on any existing Government contract vehicles

Submit responses to the POC's email no later than the date listed in the sources sought. Please include the Subject Line: "Sources Sought Response - Torque Multiplier - [Your Company Name]" 

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