Single Source Justification Instron 68TM-5_Redacted.pdf
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This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a federal contract action by the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).
The 582nd Missile Maintenance Squadron (582 MMXS) Propellant Test Lab at Hill Air Force Base is procuring a new Instron 68TM-5 materials testing system to modernize its lab-wide testing capabilities and replace an outdated, unreliable unit. The acquisition includes the Model 68TM-5 Table Mounted Materials Testing System with a 5 kN (500 kgf, 1,125 lbf) force capacity, specified with multiple configuration options including English language and 120V power options, crosshead travel capability, load cells (100N and 500N static load cells), Bluehill Universal testing software with multiple modules and applications, an Operator Dashboard with 21.5-inch touch computer, an Advance Video Extensometer 3 (AVE3) system with various lens and mounting options, an environmental chamber with temperature controller and LN2 cooling capability, support table, and additional accessories. The contract also includes installation, verification, onsite training, system warranty services, Instron Connect Agreement, enhanced force and displacement verification services, and handling and delivery. The government determined that Instron is the sole source due to operational continuity requirements, tooling and component interoperability across existing Instron equipment, data integrity consistency from proprietary software, simplified maintenance and calibration through a single vendor, and the fact that Instron retains all proprietary rights and is the only authorized provider for equipment support and maintenance. Market research confirmed no authorized Instron distributors operate in the United States. The contracting officer (Melissa Huston, GS-12) determined on February 19, 2026, that only a single source is reasonably available under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).
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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION
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Grips and Faces 2501-348 Flexible Tension Coupling, Type Om (6 mm clevis pin) to Of (6 mm clevis pin)
Grips and faces were not quoted, existing fixtures were used
Environmental Chamber 3119-609 Instron Environmental Chamber (Internal W x D x H: 240 x 230 x 660 mm) Temperature range: Ambient to +350 °C (+660 °F) 3119-609A2 Temperature Controller 3119-609B2 LN2 cooling option for 3119-600 Series chambers. Minimum temperature: -100 °C (-150 °F) 3119-609C2 NEMA 200-240 V AC mains cable (North America, Canada, Japan), length 2.7 m, single phase, 50/60 Hz, fitted with NEMA L6-20P, 20 amp plug 3119-609D1 English language manual set 3119-230 Roller Carriage Brackets for use with 3119-400, -500, and -600 Series Chambers 3119-230A1 Roller Carriage Bracket option for use with 3119-005, -006, -009, -405, -406, -409, -505, -506, -605, -606, -609, -615 Chambers 3119-230B2 Frame Mounting Bracket for use with 3119-230A1 option 3119-230C1 Support Leg compatible with 34TM, 68TM, 33/44/55/58/596X, 34FM, 68FM, 33/44/55/58/598X, 887X, E20, E10, E3 3119-106 LN2 Coolant Hose Set (USA) 1490-020 Temperature Verification, In-Situ Method, Single Point, Environmental Chamber or Furnace 1490-021 Temperature Verification, Additional Point
Support Table:
2910-056 Heavy Duty Load Frame Support Table for All Single and Dual Column Tabletop Models, including extra high, extra wide versions
AVE3:
2663-921 Advance Video Extensometer 3 (AVE3) 2663-921A1 English language option 2663-921B2 Table Model (Standard Width Only) Mounting 2663-921C9 Interface and cable for 3400 and 6800 systems 2663-921E2 Quick Change Mount for Environmental Chambers 3119-606, -609 2663-921J1 Standard - Illumination kit for FOVs less than 250 mm 2663-921P1 North America, Taiwan NEMA 5-15P Power Cord Set 2663-921R2 Free 90 day trial of DIC Replay 2663-921W1 35mm lens - SC, TM - 85mm FOV 2663-921Y1 9mm lens - SC, TM - 367mm FOV
Installation, verification, and onsite training Handling, and Delivery Installation, verification, and onsite training
1400-050 System Installation and Introduction
1405-501 System Warranty Services 1405-710 Instron Connect Agreement for New Systems or Software Upgrades/Updates 1480-201 Enhanced Force Verification, 0-300 kN (0-67,442 lbs), BOTH DIRECTIONS (Tension and Compression) 1460-201 Enhanced Crosshead Speed (ASTM E2658) and Displacement Verification (ASTM E2309): BOTH
DIRECTIONS, no load and not cyclic Packing, Handling, and Delivery
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