Description
The CDC/NIOSH is issuing a sole‑source RFQ to acquire a complete four‑channel acoustic emission (AE) testing system—including data acquisition hardware, signal conditioners, sensors, cables, and software/licenses—to support laboratory research on coal‑mine roof safety. The equipment must be fully compatible with existing NIOSH lab infrastructure and delivered to the Pittsburgh Mining Research Division within 60 calendar days of award. MISTRAS Group, Inc. is identified as the only vendor capable of providing the integrated system. Quotations are due 23 Sept 2026, with questions due 21 Sept 2026. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price purchase, and the government will issue a purchase order after evaluation.
• Scope: Provide a complete AE testing system (hardware, sensors, software, cabling).
• Quantity: 1 integrated system (multiple components listed).
• Delivery: 60 days post‑award to NIOSH, Pittsburgh, PA.
• Funding: Not disclosed; estimated commercial‑off‑the‑shelf pricing.
• Evaluation: Technical acceptability (complete system, compatibility, delivery schedule) and price reasonableness.
• Sole‑source justification: MISTRAS is the only known source for the required integrated solution.