SPARK Plasma Sintering System (SPS2000)

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Proposal Data Sheet for the "SPARK Plasma Sintering System (Model SPS2000)" project. It requires bidders to provide specific company and contact information.

• Firm Information: Name, Address, and Cage Code.
• SAM.gov Registration: Confirmation of active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, including expiration date. A note emphasizes that active SAM registration is mandatory for proposal submission and award.
• Contractor Points of Contact: Details for up to three contacts, including Name, Title, whether they are an Authorized Negotiator and/or Signatory Authority, Phone Number, and Email Address.

Bidders must complete and submit this form as part of their proposal. It collects essential information about the bidding entity and its representatives, and confirms compliance with federal registration requirements. Failure to maintain active SAM registration can prevent an award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the specific technical requirements and components for a SPARK Plasma Sintering System (Model: SPS2000) needed by the ERDC Environmental Laboratory, Environmental Chemistry Branch (EPC). It details the specifications for the main unit, DC pulse, generator, control unit, and optional components.

• Main Unit Specifications: Includes requirements for maximum and minimum pressure, stroke, open height, pressurization system, frame structure, Z-axis position display, vacuum chamber, and maximum temperature.
• DC Pulse Generator: Specifies maximum output (with an option for upgrade), output control, and pulse setting.
• Control Unit: Details data acquisition system, safety interlock, high vacuum system requirements.
• Options: Includes requirements for PC for DAS, cooling water circulation system, and glove box system.
• Included Components & Quantities: Lists the SPARK Plasma Sintering System (Model:SPS2000), an upgrade for 70kN/3000A (46kVA), Cal Nano Upgraded High Strength Graphite Tooling Package, Computer, and Chiller System for SPS2000, each with a quantity of 1.

This document provides the definitive technical specifications that vendors must meet to propose a compliant SPARK Plasma Sintering System. Bidders must ensure their proposed system meets or exceeds all listed requirements. The document also specifies a required delivery date of no later than July 30, 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (W912HZ26QA032) is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the purchase of a SPARK Plasma Sintering System (Model SPS2000) for the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Environmental Laboratory (EL), Environmental Chemistry Branch (EPC). The system is needed for the synthesis and densification of materials to support their research and mission.

• Primary Item: SPARK Plasma Sintering System (Model SPS2000) - Main Unit.

• Additional Items/Options:

  • DC Pulse Generator Upgrade for 70kN/300A (46kVA).
  • Cal Nano Upgraded High Strength Graphite Tooling Package Control Unit.
  • Shipping and Installation Costs.
  • Option: Chiller Unit.

• The system must meet specifications detailed in ATTACHMENT 1 - Required Specifications.

• Delivery and installation must be completed no later than July 30, 2026.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be Firm Fixed Price based on item descriptions.

• Period of Performance: Delivery by July 30, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Deadline: June 23, 2026, 2:00 PM CST.

• Questions Deadline: June 18, 2026, 2:00 PM CST.

• Submission Method: Electronically to Ms. Crystal North (Crystal.E.North@usace.army.mil) and Mr. David Ammermann (David.G.Ammermann@usace.army.mil).

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers will be evaluated based on Technical Acceptability and Price.

• Award Basis: One contract will be awarded to the responsible Lowest Price Technically Acceptable offeror whose proposal is responsive.

• Set Aside: This requirement is set aside for small businesses.

• NAICS Code: 334516 (Manufacturing of Scientific and Technical Instruments).

• Size Standard: 1,000 employees.

• Offerors must have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM.gov.

• This is a combined synopsis/solicitation.

• Offerors are responsible for checking SAM.gov for updates and ensuring quotes are received by the deadline.

• No assistance will be provided for quote preparation, but clarification requests will be addressed.

• Attachment 2 - Proposal Data Sheet is to be completed by the offeror.