Notice of Intent to Sole Source- ElectroForce Apex 1
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.SCO ALEXANDRIA.ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER.W2R2 USA ENGR R & D CTR
Location
VICKSBURG, MS
Mississippi
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Special Notice
Service / NAICS
334516
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.SCO ALEXANDRIA.ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER.W2R2 USA ENGR R & D CTR involves notice of intent to sole source- electroforce apex 1 in VICKSBURG, Mississippi. Responses are due by Apr 28, 2026 (3 days remaining).
Contract Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) intends to issue a sole source award to TA Instruments Waters, LLC. (CAGE Code: 0MJS5) to procure (1) ElectroForce Apex 1 in the areas of Concrete Materials Branch (CMB) research in an ongoing force protection research and development program and efforts on novel additives and polymer synthesis. The mechanical testing system with dynamic mechanical analysis capabilities to support material characterization and processing. This instrument will be used to understand polymeric and composite materials at various strains, frequencies, tensile, and compressive rates. The instrument should be able to characterize polymeric materials up to a peak force of 1,000 N, acceleration of...
Timeline
Posted Date
Apr 21, 2026
Response Deadline
Apr 28, 2026
3 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
Work will be performed in VICKSBURG, Mississippi. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Mississippi
- ✓You have worked with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.SCO ALEXANDRIA.ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER.W2R2 USA ENGR R & D CTR before
Harder to Win If…
- !Full and open competition — no set-aside restrictions
- !Only 3 days remaining to prepare your response
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