Instron System Retrofit Upgrade
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC26945542Q
- Agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA's Shared Services Center (procuring on behalf of NASA Glenn Research Center) intends to issue a sole-source contract to Illinois Tool Works Inc. for an Instron System Retrofit Upgrade Package, with capability statements due by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on October 9, 2026. Illinois Tool Works has been determined the sole provider of the retrofit upgrade package under FAR 12.102(a); however, other interested organizations may submit written capability statements to demonstrate qualifications and potentially trigger competitive consideration, solely at the Government's discretion. The retrofit modernizes an obsolete Instron 5584 Electromechanical Universal Testing System at NASA GRC Building 5 in Cleveland, Ohio, with deliverables including a 6800 System Retrofit Upgrade Package (150–200 kN FM configuration, NEMA L6-20P power connector, English language), Bluehill Universal Software with license transfer, sensor conditioner cards, and comprehensive services comprising retrofit installation, enhanced load cell verification (0–300 kN in tension and compression per ASTM E2658 and E2309), onsite software training, computer integration, Instron Connect agreement, and warranty. Performance is planned for 8 weeks as soon as reasonably obtainable. Capability statements must reference Notice ID 6ac67c38848e6856a10f7084 and be submitted in writing only; quotes will not be evaluated. NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing); PSC 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). Point of contact: Laura Quave, laura.a.quave@nasa.gov.
Notice text
SPECIAL NOTICE:
VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Instron System Retrofit Upgrade Package.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC 825 University AVE Norwood, Massachusetts 02062-2643 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC is the sole provider of Instron System Retrofit Upgrade Package.
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 10/9/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact:
Laura Quave
Procurement Specialist II
laura.a.quave@nasa.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SATPC0042909 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf |
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