66--TSC 8530 Strain Gages

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the procurement of physical properties testing and inspection services. The government is seeking to acquire these services to ensure compliance with specified standards.

• The primary deliverable is physical properties testing and inspection.

• Specific item procured is "4-inch nominal length, linear, gauges."

• The Product/Service Code is 6635.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but the document is an "Invitation for Bid (IFB)" or "Request for Quote (RFQ)".

• Delivery is expected "30 Days After Award".

• The quantity is 1000 Each (EA).

• The solicitation issue date is 03/20/2026.

• The offer due date is 03/27/2026 at 2330 MD.

• Proposals or quotes should be submitted to the issuing office.

• The solicitation is set aside for Small Business (100.00%).

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation number is 140R4026Q0031.

• The NAICS code is 334513 with a size standard of 750.

• The Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, is the issuing agency.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document contains clauses and provisions that are incorporated by reference into the solicitation. It outlines the contractual terms and conditions that will apply to the awarded contract, as well as instructions for offerors.

• Clauses: Includes standard FAR clauses such as 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services), 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders), and various others related to ethics, small business, labor, and other compliance areas. Specific attention should be paid to clauses marked with an 'X' indicating they are incorporated.

• Provisions: Includes 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors), 52.212-2 (Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services), and 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications).

• Electronic Invoicing: DIAR 1452.237-70 and DOI-AAAP-0028 mandate electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• Proposal Information: DIAR 1452.215-71 provides guidance on the use and disclosure of proposal information, including trade secrets and confidential commercial information.

• The document incorporates numerous FAR clauses, indicating a standard commercial item acquisition framework.

• Instructions: Offerors must comply with 52.212-1 and 52.252-1 (Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference).

• Representations & Certifications: Offerors must complete 52.212-3, either electronically via SAM or by completing the provision itself. This includes representations regarding business size, veteran status, and other socio-economic categories.

• Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on Technical Approach (requiring a complete data sheet), Delivery, Warranty, and Price. Technical and past performance combined are weighted more heavily than price (as per 52.212-2).

• Several small business-related clauses are incorporated (e.g., 52.219-4, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.219-33), suggesting potential set-aside opportunities or preferences.

• Attachment A: Specifications is referenced.

• Offerors are cautioned to review all incorporated clauses and provisions carefully, as they dictate the terms of the contract and the requirements for submitting an offer.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the detailed specifications for surface-mounted strain gages required by Reclamation for laboratory testing in support of the USACE Garrison Dam Concrete Mix Design Program. It specifies the quantity, essential characteristics, and delivery requirements for these gages.

• Quantity: 1000 surface-mounted strain gages.
• Required Part Number: HBM (HBK) Part No. 1-LY41-100/120 or equivalent.
• Essential Characteristics:
  • Design: Linear strain gage with leads below the measuring grid, foil with embedded measuring grid.
  • Material Composition: Polyimide carrier (min. 0.001 inches), Constantan measuring grid (min. 0.00015 inches), Polyimide covering (min. 0.0005 inches).
  • Connections: Integrated solder tabs below measuring grid (0.055 in x 0.055 in to 0.08 in x 0.08 in).
  • Physical Dimensions: Carrier (4.3-4.7 inches length, 0.3-0.4 inches width), Measuring Grid (nominal 4 inches length).
  • Nominal Resistance: 120 ohm (± 0.3% tolerance).
  • Gage Factor: 2.0 nominal (± 1.0% variation for all gages, ± 1.0% individual gage tolerance).
  • Temperature Response: Similar to ferritic steel (α = 10.8 ppm/K).
  • Maximum Elongation: 5% in both positive and negative directions.
  • Adhesive Compatibility: Cyanoacrylates.
• Data Submission: Vendors must submit technical data demonstrating compliance with all specifications. Failure to do so may result in a non-responsive determination.

This attachment details the critical technical specifications for the strain gages. Bidders must ensure their proposed product meets all listed characteristics to be considered responsive. The document also outlines the required delivery schedule and destination, which are crucial for proposal planning and execution.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a synopsis for the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Technical Service Center's requirement for 1000 surface-mounted strain gages. These are needed for immediate use in laboratory testing of concrete cylinders and beams for the USACE Garrison Dam Concrete Mix Design Program. The procurement will follow FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).

• 1000 surface-mounted strain gages.

• Gages must be applicable to concrete and rock.

• Gages must be compatible with data acquisition systems for strain data collection.

• Gages must be consistent in configuration, quality, and accuracy.

• Gages must be compatible with existing laboratory equipment with minimal modification.

• Reliability, material quality, and accuracy are critical due to specimen destruction during testing.

• The BOR intends to issue a brand name or equal competitive solicitation.

• The formal solicitation (Number 140R4026Q0031) is anticipated for release on February 27th.

• Interested parties should monitor www.sam.gov for updates, amendments, and Q&A.

• It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor SAM.gov.

• This requirement is a 100% small business set aside.

• NAICS Code: 334513 (Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables).

• Small Business Size Standard: 750 Employees.

• Potential offerors must be registered and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (https://www.sam.gov/SAM/).

• Contract Specialist: Brittney Murphy.

• Inquiries should be emailed to bmurphy@usbr.gov.