Ball burst fixture (INSTRON), new orleans, LA

Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action

Contract number
1232SA25P0018
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$8,475

Award facts

Opportunity
Contract value 100% obligated
$8,475.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
Funding agency
Southeast Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
NAICS code
334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC
6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Competed under SAP · 4 offers Simplified Acquisition
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $8,475.00 to Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s Instron division for procurement of one ball burst compression fixture to be delivered to its Cotton Quality and Inventory Research Unit in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Instron 2810-195 ball burst fixture, or approved equivalent, will be integrated with existing Instron testing equipment and utilized for tensile evaluations of newly developed cotton bale bags. The fixture must meet specific technical requirements including compatibility with woven and knitted textiles, operation within a temperature range of 10-40 degrees Celsius, minimum accessory dimensions of 305 mm height and 133 mm width, and a 10 kilonewton capacity, with compliance required to ASTM standards D3787, D6797, and 191A. The contract was awarded without a small business set-aside following a competitive Request for Quotes solicitation posted May 6, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 23, 2025, allowing 60 calendar days for delivery on a free-on-board destination basis.

Illinois Tool Works Inc., headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, is a global industrial manufacturing company with an established track record as a federal contractor through its Instron subsidiary, which specializes in materials testing equipment and solutions. The company has developed extensive relationships across multiple government agencies including NASA, the Department of Defense, Naval Sea Systems Command, and the Department of Energy, delivering advanced testing systems, calibration services, and technical support. ITW's federal contracting experience and demonstrated capability in precision materials testing equipment positioned it to successfully compete for this specialized procurement supporting USDA agricultural research initiatives.

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Who was awarded contract 1232SA25P0018?

1232SA25P0018 was awarded to Illinois Tool Works Inc. by Central Program Planning Coordination and Support (Agricultural Research Service) on May 23, 2025.

How much is contract 1232SA25P0018 worth?

The government has obligated $8,475 on 1232SA25P0018.

Which agency awarded contract 1232SA25P0018?

Central Program Planning Coordination and Support (Agricultural Research Service) awarded 1232SA25P0018, with funding from Southeast Area (Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery).

Was contract 1232SA25P0018 competed?

The extent of competition for 1232SA25P0018 was competed under sap. The government received 4 offers.

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