Electromechanical Test Frame System

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is soliciting quotes for an Electromechanical Test Frame System through a firm fixed price contract. The procurement seeks a 100kN (20kip) dual column floor standing electromechanical complete test frame equipped with closed loop feedback control, top-mounted actuator/gearing for corrosion protection, test control software for ASTM tension/compression/slow-strain rate tests, and an uninterruptible power supply. The system must operate at minimum speeds of 0.000002 inches per minute, maximum speeds of 1 inch per minute or greater, and be powered by 120VAC with capability for external +/-10V analog control. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable quoter whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements and offers fair and reasonable pricing. Quotes must be submitted by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on May 11, 2026, to kylie.cox3.civ@us.navy.mil and must include pricing, CAGE code, FOB Destination, point of contact, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, and lead time for delivery.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for small business concerns, with a small business standard of 750 employees, and is classified under NAICS code 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) and PSC code 6635 (Physical Properties Testing and Inspection). The contract includes three line items covering the complete 100kN test frame system, grips and adapters for existing MTS equipment, and an on-site service package with installation. The contractor must deliver the system no later than 6 months after contract award to Building 60, Room 172, 9500 MacArthur Boulevard, West Bethesda, Maryland 20817, and provide installation, commissioning, system calibration, operational verification, and comprehensive hands-on training for five government employees. No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation; pricing will be determined through competitive quotation. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2026, with a response deadline of May 11, 2026, allowing 13 days for quote preparation and submission.