Instron Test System
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00164-26-Q-0081
- Agency
- Naval Sea Systems Command Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
- Place of performance
- Crane, Indiana 47522, United States
- Points of contact
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- Sandra Gunderman sandra.e.gunderman.civ@us.navy.mil (812) 854-8889
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Sea Systems Command at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is procuring an Instron Model 68FM-300 Floor Mounted Materials Testing System, including delivery, installation, training, calibration, and a 10-year mechanical systems warranty. This solicitation (N00164-26-Q-0081) is being conducted as a sole-source procurement under FAR 13.106-1, with Illinois Tool Works Inc. DBA Instron identified as the sole source due to its role as the original manufacturer of the integrated equipment suite. The contract requires the system to include specific components such as 300 KN frame assemblies, load cells, Bluehill Universal Software, a 21.5-inch operator dashboard, pneumatic grips, and an Instron AVE3 extensometer accessory system that must be compatible with existing laboratory equipment. The Government has indicated that all responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration, though the decision to conduct a competitive procurement remains solely within the Government's discretion. The solicitation deadline is March 10, 2026, with a required delivery date of September 18, 2026, and all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is classified under NAICS 334513 (Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing) and PSC 6625 (Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments). Illinois Tool Works Inc. DBA Instron, located at 825 University Avenue, Norwood, MA 02062, is the identified sole source contractor. The solicitation does not specify an award value or budget range in the available documentation. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement with a required performance location at NSWC Crane in Crane, Indiana 47522. All potential contractors must comply with Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) electronic payment requirements and incorporate numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing certifications, cybersecurity incident reporting, environmental compliance, and covered defense telecommunications equipment prohibitions.
Notice text
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Illinois Tool Works Inc. DBA Instron for Instron Model 68FM-300 Instron Test System to include, delivery installation, training, calibration and warranty
The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Illinois Tool Works Inc. DBA Instron , 825 University Avenue, Norwood, MA 02062, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because Illinois Tool Works Inc. DBA Instron. is the original manufacturer of the material test system, temperature chamber, pneumatic grips, and video extensometer accessory system. These systems are designed for complete operating and mounting capability. This must be bought as an equipment suite, and must be compatible with other Instron accessories currently used by laboratory.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866- 606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0081 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov
All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.
For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.
Offers shall be e-mailed to sandra.e.gunderman.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 10 MAR 2026 3:00PM EDT.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation - N0016426Q0081.pdf |
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