Kulite Pressure Gauge for ERDC GSL
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PSC
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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 Department of the Army has awarded a sole-source contract to Kulite Semiconductor Products, Inc. for Fifty (50) Kulite Brand pressure sensors (item #XCL-IC-100-25A Modified Unit) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL). The award is valued at $79,150.00.
Scope of Work
This award covers the procurement of 50 specialized Kulite brand pressure sensors, specifically item #XCL-IC-100-25A (Modified Unit). These sensors are critical for maintaining consistency with existing hardware used in explosive research experiments at ERDC GSL, ensuring the collection of repeatable and reliable data.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (Sole Source)
- Awardee: Kulite Semiconductor Products, Inc. (CAGE: 34345 / UEI: LN9YKAX66918)
- Value: $79,150.00
- Delivery: 30 weeks from the date of award
- Award Date: Published as an Award Notice on February 11, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Awarded via Other Than Full and Open Competition to a small business)
- Place of Performance: Vicksburg, MS 39180, United States
Justification for Sole Source
This procurement was conducted as an Other Than Full and Open Competition under FAR Part 13, citing 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The justification states that Kulite is the sole manufacturer of these specialized gauges, and no alternatives or resellers are available that can meet the ERDC GSL's requirement for consistency with existing hardware for critical explosive research. Market research confirmed Kulite as a small business and the only vendor capable of providing this specific item, with no other sources responding to a Notice of Intent to Sole Source.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Angie Stokes at Angela.M.Stokes@usace.army.mil or David Ammermann at david.g.ammermann@usace.army.mil.