CORROSION SCANNER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime - Puget Sound has published a Justification for Sole Source for the procurement of a Corrosion Scanner and related equipment. This action is to acquire specialized Phased Array UT (PAUT) corrosion mapping equipment from Evident Scientific, Inc. for the Jimmy Carter project in Bremerton, WA. The equipment is required for R&D to develop a new inspection technique for DST tanks.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for specialized equipment to perform Phased Array UT (PAUT) corrosion mapping on DST tanks. Key items include:
- 1 each REX2 Corrosion Mapping Scanner Kit
- 1 each HydroFORM2 Corrosion Mapping Scanner
- 1 each Standard Phased Array Probe, 5 MHz
- 4 each Aqualene couplant (different sizes)
The equipment must be compatible with existing OmniScan X-3 or X-4 instruments and is critical for inspections in radiological areas where paint removal is not feasible.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole-Source Procurement (Justification)
- Estimated Value: Between $15,000 and $350,000
- Required Delivery Date (RDD): April 27, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bremerton, WA, United States
- Published: May 21, 2026
Eligibility & Justification
This is a sole-source procurement restricted to Evident Scientific, Inc., as they are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the REX and HydroFORM scanners and the sole provider of Aqualene couplant. The justification highlights the proprietary nature of the data and the lack of available substitutes, along with the need for compatibility with existing departmental equipment and trained personnel.
Submission & Evaluation
This document is a justification for a sole-source purchase, not a solicitation. Therefore, there are no proposal submission or evaluation criteria detailed.