Instron System Controller Upgrade
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N6893625Q5069
- Agency
- Naval Air Warfare Center Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 3419 Miscellaneous Machine Tools
- Points of contact
-
- Faith L LaGore faith.l.lagore.civ@us.navy.mil (760) 793-3498
- Yvonne Stockwell yvonne.c.stockwell.civ@us.navy.mil (760) 793-4069
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at China Lake, CA is seeking to procure an Instron System Controller Upgrade through a sole-source procurement. The contract (solicitation number N6893625Q5069) is specifically for retrofitting an existing system with modern specifications, with Instron being the only authorized original equipment manufacturer (OEM) capable of completing the upgrade. Interested firms may submit a written response to yvonne.c.stockwell.civ@us.navy.mil within 5 days of the publication date, providing a capability statement that demonstrates their experience, assets, and ability to perform the work without compromising quality or reliability. All responding firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and maintain an active status. The evaluation will focus on firms' capability to meet the technical requirements and perform the upgrade to the specified standards.
The procurement is not set aside for any specific business category and involves a single lot of the Instron System Controller Upgrade. Instron, located at 825 University Ave., Norwood, MA 02062, is the sole source for this contract due to being the OEM with exclusive authorized technicians. While the specific contract value is not disclosed, the procurement is for a complete system upgrade involving one lot of equipment. Potential contractors must be proactive in maintaining their SAM registration, with a requirement to have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on May 21, 2025, with responses due by May 27, 2025, indicating a relatively short window for potential contractors to express interest and demonstrate their capabilities.
Notice text
The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open competitive basis the following items: Instron System Controller Upgrade (Qty 1 Lot). This requirement is sole sourced to Instron, 825 University Ave., Norwood, MA 02062. This upgrade is needed to retrofit the system with modern specifications for continued support. Instron is the OEM and has the only authorized technicians to complete this upgrade. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response to yvonne.c.stockwell.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 5 days after the date of publication of this notice, which shall be considered by the agency. The response shall reference solicitation number N6893625Q5069 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm’s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.
All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.
Going forward, all new entities registering in GSA's System for Award Management (SAM), as well as existing registrations being updated or renewed, will require the submission of an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator for the entity associated with the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Effective June 11, 2018, entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov to apply only for federal assistance opportunities such as grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. Additionally, Effective June 29, 2018, all non-Federal entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take several days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an "Active" status as the government cannot award to an entity without an "Active" SAM registration. More information can be found at www.gsa.gov/samupdate.
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity on GovTribe
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity