Purchase Order N0016724P0143

The U.S. Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command awarded a $231,740 firm fixed-price purchase order to MTS Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), for an MTS LANDMARK MODEL 370.10 TEST SYSTEM. This contract was awarded under a sole-source justification due to MTS Systems' proprietary rights, limited data rights, and exclusive licensing agreements. The contract is for the delivery of one unit of the MTS Landmark Servohydraulic Test System, Model 370.10, with a 22,000 lbf. load capacity, along with several option line items for additional equipment. The place of performance is Westlake, MD.

MTS Systems is a leading global supplier of test systems, industrial position sensors, and specialized equipment for various industries, including aerospace, defense, and automotive. The company has an established relationship with the U.S. federal government, frequently receiving sole-source awards due to its unique position as the original equipment manufacturer for many of the specialized testing systems used in government research and development programs. This contract award demonstrates the ongoing need for MTS's specialized expertise in maintaining and operating complex testing systems used in the evaluation of military equipment and technologies across multiple defense agencies.