This is a $50,000.00 firm fixed-price purchase order contract awarded by the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (DEVCOM) to Illinois Tool Works Inc., through its Instron division, for the provision of materials testing and maintenance repair services. The contract has an ultimate completion date of July 10, 2027 and does not have a set-aside designation.
Instron, a leading provider of materials testing systems and solutions, will deliver a range of goods and services to DEVCOM, including universal testing machines, fatigue testing systems, impact testers, environmental chambers, and specialized software. The company will also provide calibration, maintenance, and upgrade services for existing testing equipment at government facilities.
This contract is part of Instron's broader federal contracting portfolio, which includes two significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with the Naval Sea Systems Command and the Naval Air Warfare Center. These IDVs, valued at $171,617.50 and $999,999 respectively, facilitate ongoing maintenance, calibration, and procurement of Instron's materials testing equipment and services to support the Navy's research, development, and evaluation programs.