Calibration System

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT

Agency:
Department of the Air Force

Title of Requirement: INSTRON Model 68TM-50 Table Mounted Materials Testing System
 

Synopsis Number:
FA9302-25-Q-0080 

PSC / NAICS Code:
PSC: 6625
NAICS: 334515, size standard of 750 Employees

Proposed Contractor:
Instron division of Illinois Tool Works, 825 University Ave, Norwood, MA 02062-2643 Cage 80160

Contracting Activity:
Air Force Test Center Engineering Branch (AFTC/PZZF)

Proposed Contract Action:
The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract to Instron under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) – soliciting from a single source, and FAR 6.302-1 – only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

This requirement is for the procurement of INSTRON Model 68TM-50 Table Mounted Materials Testing System including

*68TM-50A1  English language option        

*68TM-50D1  Voltage option 120 V

*68TM-50E1  Maximum Crosshead Travel 1119 mm (44.1 in)       

*68TM-50K1  No Pneumatic Air Control Kit           

*68TM-50P1  US and Canadian Power Cord Set (NEMA)  

*68TM-50T2  System will be used for axial and torsion testing.

*2910-056    Heavy Duty Load Frame Support Table for All Single and Dual Column Table Top Models, including extra high, extra wide versions

Axial Load Cells and Piggyback Adapters

*68TM-50LB  Tension/Compression Load Cell, Force Capacity: 50 kN (5,000 kgf, 11,250 lbf)    

*2580-10KN  Static Load Cell: 10 kN (1000 kgf, 2250 lbf)

*2580-500N  Static Load Cell: 500 N (50 kgf, 112 lbf)

*2501-209     Piggyback Load Cell Adapter for use with Type D load cell clevis (10kN through 50kN)

*2501-208    Piggyback Load Cell Adapter for use with Type D load cell clevis

Debris Shields

*CP129040   Debris Shield (Horizontal Slide Door) for Dual Column Table Mounted Testing Machines, Standard Height (E1), Standard Width (F1)

*CP126944   Debris Shield (Rear Mount) for Dual Column Table Mounted Testing Machines, Standard Height (E1), and Standard Width (F1)

Torsion Add-on

*2130-050        Torsion Add-On 3.0 for New 6800 Systems

*2130-050B3    For 68TM systems - 30 and 50kN capacities

*2130-050A1    English language option

*2130-050P1    US and Canadian Power Cord Set (NEMA)

*2527-303        Biaxial Dynacell, Dynamic Load Cell. ±5 kN (±1124 lbf), ±25 Nm (±220 in-lb)   

*2501-273        Mounting plate for 2527-302 and 2527-303 biaxial load cell to the base of a 596X or 68TM system.

Sensor Conditioning Cards and Expansion Channel Module

*2210-885        Model 6800 Series Sensor Conditioner Card (One sensor conditioner card to be used for torsion add on, leaving one free.)      

*2210-920         Expansion Channel Module

*2210-920A1  For 5900 series, provides 4 additional channels (total of 7 plus load and extension when the controller is fitted with 3 channels)

 Strain Gauge Adapters

*2210-892    Electrical Adapter for 350 ohm strain gauges.

*CP139292   Electrical Adapter for strain gauges.Specifications: Full-bridge and Half-bridge configurations. Provided with spring loaded terminals for attachment of strain gauge leads. Provides excitation voltage and automatic software calibration. Suitable for maximum strains of 5%. Linearity for strains up to 5%. Less than 3% of reading or 0.01% of full scale - whichever is greater

One Pair Compression Platens

 *2501-162    Compression Platen (Anvil), 50 mm (2 in) diameter, 100 kN

3 Point Flex Fixture

*2810-400      Flexure Fixture, 3-Point Bend, ASTM D790, ISO 178, ISO 14125  

*2810-400A1  Lower Support Anvils, diameter: 10 mm.

T-Slot Table

*2850-205    T-Slot Table, 50 kN (5,000 kgf, 11,250 lbf). 

Wedge Grips

*2716-020   Mechanical Wedge Action Grips, 50 kN.          

*2703-151   Jaw Faces, Flat Serrated, 0 - 6.4 mm opening, 16 teeth per inch. For 2716-010, 2716-015, 2716-020, and 2736-015 wedge action grips.

*2703-156   Jaw Faces, Flat Serrated, 6.4 - 12.7 mm opening, 25 teeth per inch. For 2716-010, 2716-015, 2716-020, and 2736-015 wedge action grips.

Advanced Screw Grips

*2710-116   Advanced Screw Side-Action Grips. Force capacity: 10 kN (1,000 kgf, 2,250 lbf).

*2702-316   Jaw Faces, Serrated. 25 mm wide x 38 mm high (1 x 1.5 in) for 2712-04x Pneumatic and 2710-113/4/5/6 Advanced Screw Action Grips.

*2702-326   Jaw Faces, Serrated, 150 mm wide x 50 mm high (6 x 2 in.) for 2712-04x Pneumatic and 2710-113/4/5/6 Advanced Screw Action Grips.

Quick Disconnects for Customer Built Fixtures

*2501-251   Adaptor - Type Dm (0.5 in clevis pin) interface. For use with 2710-100 and 200 Series screw side-action grips.

*2501-254   Adaptor - Type Om (6 mm clevis pin) interface. For use with 2710-100 Series screw side-action grips.

Bluehill Universal Testing Software

*2450-700       Bluehill Universal Testing Software for NEW 3300, 3400, 5900, 59 Series,6800, 8800, and New EXTEND Retrofits    

*2450-700A1   English language option

*2450-700C9   For 6800 controller series

*2450-700E1    Test Method Suite - Applications Module Suite

*2450-700F1   TestProfiler     

*2450-700K1  5900 and 6800 Advanced Performance         

Touch Panel PC

*2490-696       Operator Dashboard for new and existing 3300 / 3400 / 5500 / 5500A / 5900/ 6800 Series Systems          

*2490-696B1  21.5 inch Touch Computer     

*2490-696M2 Operator Dashboard arm mounting for table model systems with extruded column covers and T-slots.

*2490-696P1   US and Canadian Power Cord Set (NEMA)

On-site Services

*1400-050     System Installation and Integration

*1450-055     Onsite Software Integration, Introduction to Bluehill Fundamentals and Test Method Development

*1450-057     Onsite Bluehill Universal Instruction for Advanced Features and Optional Modules

*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.

*1481-337     Enhanced Torque Verifi?cation up to 226 N-m (2,000 lbf-in)

*1471-302     Enhanced Rotary Stroke and Rotary Speed Verification (BOTH Directions)

Support and Warranty

*1405-710    Instron Connect Agreement for New Systems or Software Upgrades/Updates           

*1405-501    System Warranty Services        

Shipping          Shipping to Edwards AFB Loading Dock

Market research, including a sources sought showed there was no other product that met all the government’s requirements.

Authority for Sole Source:
FAR 6.302-1 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)

Commercial Item Determination:
These parts qualify as commercial items under FAR 2.101 and will be procured using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.

Submission Information:
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. A solicitation will not be issued. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement that demonstrates their ability to fulfill the Government’s requirement. Responses must include technical documentation sufficient to determine capability.

All responses must be submitted electronically to:

Alexia Del Real,   alexia.del_real@us.af.mil and
Christina M. Day, christina.day.6@us.af.mil

Response Deadline:
11 Aug 2025

Disclaimer:
A determination not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.