CIP Mechanical Props Suite Replacement

Closed Special Notice Posted

Solicitation number
N0017426P1164
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Indian Head, Maryland 20640, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) issued a sole-source justification notice on July 15, 2026, for retrofitting five Instron EM mechanical testing systems with 6800 Series components, environmental chambers, video extensometers, and associated hydraulic and control equipment, with on-site installation, verification, commissioning, and training. The notice is posted under 10 USC 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source); the Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract to Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (Norwood, Massachusetts; NAICS 334519, PSC 6635) but will consider all responses. This is not a competitive solicitation, and no formal solicitation will be issued. Interested parties must submit correspondence by 4:00 p.m. EST on July 30, 2026, to Melinda Blaine at melinda.s.blaine.civ@us.navy.mil. Large files require compression before submission.

Notice text

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) has a requirement for the following: 

  • 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5965U4687  

  • 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5966U4688  

  • 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5966U4689  

  • 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5985U469 

  • 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5967S2737  

  • On-site installation, verification, and training for (5) retrofits, (5) environmental chambers, and (5) AVE3s 

  • Ave3 Video Extensometer  

  • 3119-606 Series Chambers  

  • 3119-610 Series Chamber 

  • 3621-002 Hydraulic Power Unit  

  • CP139996 Closed-Loop Water Chiller  

  • CP141000 Remote Start/Stop System  

  • On-site installation and commissioning for Hydraulic Power Unit, Chiller, and Start/Stop system  

  • Torsion Add on 3.0 for System ID 5967S2737 

NSWC IHD intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract on a sole source basis to Illinois Tool Works, Inc., located at 825 University Ave, Norwood, MA, 02062. The NAICS code is 334519 and the PSC code is 6635. THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 USC 3204(a)(1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation will be available for this procurement. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract. All responding sources must email their correspondence no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on 30 July 2026 to Melinda Blaine at melinda.s.blaine.civ@us.navy.mil. Large files need to be compressed using ZIP and renamed with a .zip file extension. 

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