Materials Testing Center Laboratory Equipment Calibrations for ERDC GSL
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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 Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) is soliciting quotes for Materials Testing Center Laboratory Equipment Calibrations in Vicksburg, MS. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 811210 ($22 million size standard). The intent is to award a simplified acquisition contract. Quotes are due March 9, 2026, by 11:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive calibration services for various laboratory instruments used by ERDC GSL's Concrete and Materials Branch (CMB) over a five-year period (one base year and four option years). Key requirements include:
- Calibration to ISO 17025 standards.
- Ability to respond to immediate needs within 24 hours.
- Contractor must hold A2LA accreditation in Dimensional, Electrical, Mechanical, Thermodynamics, and Time and Frequency, meeting ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994, and R205.
- Membership in the National Association for Proficiency Testing (NAPT).
- A minimum of 20 years of experience in calibration, with documentation of experience with at least 10 similar-sized laboratories.
- Equipment to be calibrated includes, but is not limited to: Scales, Ovens, Sieves/Screens, Calipers, Load Cells, Thermometers, and various testing machines (e.g., CBR, Direct Shear, LA Abrasion, BBR, DSR, RTFO).
- Most equipment requires annual calibration, with some items needing calibration every three months.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Simplified Acquisition
- Duration: One base year with four option years
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 811210)
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, 11:00 AM CST
- Published: February 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: Vicksburg, MS
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is the Lowest Price Technically Capable. Technical capability is defined as the documented ability to meet minimum requirements, including providing specified items and meeting the delivery schedule. Offerors must submit sufficient documentation for technical capability and pricing; failure to do so may result in rejection.
Submission Requirements & Contacts
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of submission. Quotes must be submitted via email to Angela.M.Stokes@usace.army.mil and David.G.Ammermann@usace.army.mil. Submissions must include the solicitation number (W912HZ26Q6680), a technical description, unit and extended pricing, and CAGE/DUNS Number. Questions must be submitted via email at least two days prior to the closing date.