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The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) is seeking potential sources for a Constant Rate of Strain Soil Consolidation Device. Potential suppliers of this equipment are invited to provide capabilities and potential solution via email to CHL-CT-Quotes@usace.army.mil not later than 2pm (CST) 16 June 2023.

Please add Email Subject "Sources Sought Response - Constant Rate of Strain Soil Consolidation Device" to your response.

Quotations are not sought at this time.

When providing a response, please provide CAGE Code, UEI, and Socioeconomic Indicators (if applicable).

Requirements for ALL EQUIPMENT listed below:

Equipment shall be new or in unused condition. Used or refurbished equipment will not be considered.

• Constant Rate of Strain soil consolidation device (CRS).


• Removable CRS cells to hold soil during consolidation process, 100 mm x 22m high.


• Load frame capacity of 10 kN.


• Pressure transducer with capacity of 100 kPa. Accuracy 0.10% of full range output.


• Internal load cell capacity of 1 kN, submersible, with accuracy within 0.1% of full range output.


• Linear displacement transducer to measure vertical displacement during experiment, including all cables. Accuracy within 0.075%. Range of 25 mm.


• CRS cells must include pressure connections with hydraulic lines to connect to a hydraulic pump, to include tubing, sealant, grease, pipe cutter, all pipe junctions, nut and ferrules for connections.


• Hydraulic pump (pressure / volume controller) with automated protection against exceeding maximum pressure/volume limits of equipment. Volume change must be measured to within 1 cubic millimeter.


• Hydraulic pump volume accuracy within 0.25% of the measured value, and pressure accuracy withing 0.15% of the full range. Pressure should be regulated to 0.1 kPa.


• Includes De-Airing block for pressure transducer with non-volume change valve.


• Software to prepare CRS experiment, run CRS experiment, acquire and process data during experiment, and export data included.


• Includes all USB and power cables.


• Remote Installation, calibration, and training for 4 people

Delivery: Equipment shall be delivered to: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180-6199

Delivery Timeframe: Within 12 weeks of contract award.

Warranty: The vendor shall provide warranty of at least one year. The vendor will provide assistance regarding any troubleshooting with the product.