This is a firm fixed-price purchase order awarded by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) through its Instron division. The contract, valued at $149,993.00, is for the upgrade of a 5900 Controller for a Model 5568 system. The award did not utilize a set-aside designation.
ITW Instron is a leading provider of materials testing systems and solutions to the federal government, including the Department of Defense, NASA, Department of Energy, and others. The company has significant experience supporting critical research and evaluation programs across various agencies through prime and subcontract awards.
In addition to this specific contract, ITW Instron holds two larger federal contract vehicles with NAVSEA and the Naval Air Warfare Center. These include an indefinite delivery contract for maintenance and calibration services, as well as a Blanket Purchase Agreement for the procurement of materials testing equipment and associated services to support naval aviation research and development.