Salt Fog Chamber

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Background The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the United States Department of the Interior, is seeking to procure a Q-FOG SSP-600 Cyclic Corrosion Chamber. This procurement is essential for the Materials and Corrosion Laboratory (MCL) to conduct testing on coatings to assess their corrosion protection capabilities. The existing chamber has reached the end of its service life and requires replacement due to susceptibility to part failures. Work Details The contract involves acquiring a commercially available laboratory-grade Q-FOG SSP-600 Cyclic Corrosion Chamber, including shipping. The specifications for the desired chamber are as follows: - Dimensions: 74 inches (W) x 44 inches (D) x 48 inches (H) - Tank size: Capable of holding 120 liters of salt solution - Power requirements: <20A for 208V - Capacity: Ability to hold 150 or more test samples (3in x 6in steel coupons) - Volume: Test chamber volume equal to or greater than 600 liters (18 cubic feet) The tasks include testing coated steel coupons in accordance with ASTM B117 and ASTM G85 standardized tests. Period of Performance The system shall be ready for delivery within 90 days of contract award. Place of Performance The equipment is to be delivered to Building 56, Door S-6, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225. Bidder Requirements Bidders must meet the following requirements: - Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA) status - At least 5 years in business manufacturing cyclical corrosion chambers - Supplier must ensure that all shipments pass security requirements and provide necessary documentation.