Electric Fusion Fluxer and Accessories
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), intends to award a sole source contract to Environmental Express, Inc. for an Electric Fusion Fluxer and accessories. This equipment is crucial for ongoing research into Rare Earth Elements (REE) at the ERDC Environmental Laboratory (EL), supporting X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) analyses. Capability statements from interested parties are due by June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a new, compact, portable, single-position electric fusion fluxer meeting specific minimum specifications:
- Dimensions: Not to exceed 17" (H) x 17" (W) x 17" (D)
- Voltage: 115 VAC, single phase
- Maximum Power: 1500 watts
- Maximum Temperature: 1200°C
- Frequency: 50-60 Hz
- Weight: Not to exceed 50 lbs
- Accessories: Must include one crucible and one mold (both 95% Platinum, 5% Gold).
- Warranty: Minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty covering parts, labor, and travel.
- Other: Price must include all shipping charges, duties, and tariffs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract (IAW RFO FAR 12.102(a))
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Response Due: June 1, 2026, by 2:00 PM Central Time
- Published: May 26, 2026
- Delivery Date: No later than September 30, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
Market research determined that Environmental Express, Inc. is the only vendor capable of providing an Electric Fusion Fluxer that meets all government minimum needs, particularly the dimensional and portability requirements. They were identified as the sole small business capable of meeting these specifications.
Submission Instructions
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties must submit technical data, including price, sufficient to demonstrate their capability to provide the same product. Submissions should be emailed as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the points of contact. The government will consider these statements to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Place of Performance
Delivery Address: ERDC-Vicksburg, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180.
Points of Contact
- Crystal North, Contract Specialist (Crystal.E.North@usace.army.mil)
- David Ammermann, Contracting Officer (David.G.Ammermann@usace.army.mil)