Electro-Mechanical Dynamic Load Frame System

The Food and Drug Administration Office of Acquisition and Grant Services seeks procurement of an Electro-Mechanical Dynamic Load Frame System with 10,000 N capacity and four one-year post-warranty service and maintenance options, with quotes due May 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM Central Time. This is issued as a Request for Quote for commercial items with no set-aside, awarded to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis.

Place of performance is Silver Spring, Maryland 20993. The system must meet extensive technical specifications: floor-standing dual support column design, oil-free operation, maximum dimensions of 48 inches width and depth with height under 92 inches (or 140 inches maximum), weight under 3,200 lbs, adjustable vertical test space of 30 inches or more, static force capacity of 1,500 lbf minimum, dynamic force capacity of 2,200 lbf minimum, dynamic torque capacity of 800 lbf-in minimum, linear stroke of at least 2 inches, rotation capacity of 120, and system speed adjustable to at least 100 Hz. The system must include two controllable axes (axial and torsional), 8 kHz continuous data acquisition, one ASTM E4 and ISO 7500-1 class 0.5 load cell, USB-enabled controller, and comprehensive optional accessories.

Installation includes on-site hardware and software integration, training for up to two FDA employees (maximum eight days), force and speed verification, and one-year comprehensive warranty covering repair costs for general in-specification use. Post-warranty service must be performed by formally trained and certified OEM technicians, include at least one annual on-site calibration visit with consumables, provide corrective repair within 2–3 business days, offer direct OEM call center access, include technical developments and unlimited software/firmware updates, and provide Monday–Friday technical support with solutions begun within 8 business hours.

Price quotes must be FOB Destination inclusive of all shipping, delivery, installation, and training. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with valid UEI, hold prices firm through September 30, 2026, provide Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Report, certify Service Contract Act exemption status, and submit documents without macros or executable files. NAICS code 334516; PSC 6640.