Thermal Analysis Test System

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (N0016426Q0086) for the procurement of a "Thermal Analysis test system" in support of CIP RTA for Organization CR-GXN, FY 2026. The acquisition is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 and is set aside for Small Business. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

The solicitation details the procurement of various items related to thermal analysis systems, including:

• DISCOVERY DSC 2500
• THERMAL INSTALL & BASIC OPERATIONAL TRAINING
• RCS90 DISCOVERY DSC 120V 60HZ
• RCS GAS DRYER
• 4-PORT BROADBAND ROUTER
• TZERO PRESS AND DIES KIT
• DISCOVERY TGA 5500
• BLENDING GAS DELIVERY MODULE
• SAMPLE PAN/BAIL CERAMIC (100UL and 250UL)
• KIT CAPSULE HI-TEMP HI-PRESS DSC
• HANGDOWN HOOK TARE TGA
• HANGDOWN WIRE SAMPLE TGA
• KIT HALOGEN BULBS - CERAMIC WRAP
• Shipping

All items are to be delivered by 01 June 2026. The contract requires adherence to DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, meaning contractors must provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (implied by "Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price" for most items and "TYPE OF CONTRACT (FEB 2026) (DEVIATION)" stating "Firm Fixed Price" contract).

• Period of Performance: Deliveries are due by 01 June 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided sections.

• Offer Due Date: 18 March 2026, 03:00 PM.

• Submission Instructions: Offers are to be submitted to the office specified in the solicitation by the exact time specified. Key information required includes solicitation number, offeror's name and address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and information necessary for evaluation factors.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not detailed in the provided sections (Section M is titled "Evaluation Factors for Award" but is blank).

• Set Aside: Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 334516.

• Size Standard: 1,000 employees.

• The solicitation indicates a sole-source justification for TA Instruments - Waters LLC, citing historical use and data comparability. However, it also states that responsible sources may submit a capability statement.

• Payment will be made by the Government via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Inspection and Acceptance will occur at the Destination (NSWC CRANE, Crane, IN).

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum to the File" justifying the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. It identifies TA Instruments - Waters, LLC as the sole source vendor.

This document explains why the government is not soliciting bids from multiple vendors for this specific acquisition. It details the item or service being procured, which is thermal analysis equipment (TA Instruments Thermogravimetric Analyzer (Discovery TGA 5500) and Differential Scanning Calorimeter (Discovery DSC 2500) and associated accessories) for the CHAMP Engineering laboratory at NSWC Crane. The justification for sole source is based on the need for equipment compatibility, direct data comparison with historical data from other Navy laboratories, and the inability of alternative brands to meet the required precision and sensitivity for analyzing experimental materials, particularly for hypersonic applications. The document also specifies a required delivery and installation within 60 days of contract award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a sole source solicitation (N00164-26-Q-0086) from the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane for a Thermal Analysis Test System. The government intends to negotiate with one source, TA Instruments – Waters LLC., due to their historical use in Navy laboratories for similar material analysis, allowing for direct data comparison.

• Procurement of a Thermal Analysis Test System.

• FSG 6630 - NAICS 334516.

• Proposed contract action is for supplies or services.

• All responsible sources may submit a capability statement for consideration.

• Offers shall be e-mailed to Christina.l.staggs.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Closing Date: March 19, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

• The determination to compete this contract is at the sole discretion of the Government.

• Not specified, but all responsible sources are encouraged to submit a capability statement.

• Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• This solicitation is issued under FAR 13.106-1 and FAR Part 13 procedures.

• Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies.

• Interested vendors are responsible for monitoring https://sam.gov/ for any amendments. Changes after the closing date will only be provided to offerors who submit a quote.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for the procurement, delivery, installation, and calibration of specific material characterization equipment for the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane).

• Procurement and delivery of a TA Instruments Discovery TGA 5500 and Discovery DSC 2500 system.

• The system must be capable of characterizing material thermal properties, material composition, and material degradation methods.

• Required accessories include a 4-port broadband router, Gas Dryer, Press and Dies Kit, Blending Gas Delivery Module, various Sample Pans/Bails, Kit Capsule Hi temp Hi-Press DSC, Hangdown Hook Tare TGA, Hangdown Wire Sample TGA, and Kit Halogen Bulbs – Ceramic Wrap.

• The contractor shall provide system delivery, calibration, and operator training to NSWC Crane.

• The contractor must confirm proper interaction between the TGA and DSC equipment and the TA Instruments TRIOS software.

• The fully operable TA Instruments Discovery TGA 5500 and Discovery DSC 2500 test suite must meet specifications in the related TA Instruments salient characteristics document.

• Delivery coordination required a minimum of 45 days prior to system delivery.

• Calibration coordination required within 30 days of NSWC Crane confirming delivery and installation.

• Location for delivery and installation is NSWC Crane.

• The contractor shall coordinate delivery and set-up with GXNN.

• The contractor shall coordinate calibration within 30 days of GXNN confirming delivery and installation.