Mechanical Props Suite Replacement

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N00174-26-SIMACQ-10-0047
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Indian Head, Maryland 20640, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Naval Sea Systems Command, on behalf of Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head, is conducting a sources sought for Mechanical Props Suite Replacement — specifically Instron electro-mechanical test frame retrofit packages and associated ancillary equipment — with a response deadline of July 14, 2026. This is a market survey only; no award will be made, and a formal solicitation notice may or may not follow.

The requirement spans five 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit packages for five distinct system IDs (5965U4687, 5966U4688, 5966U4689, 5985U4690, and 5967S2737), each including replacement of motor, power amplifier, belt drive system, control electronics, data acquisition electronics, software, and TAA-compliant PC. Scope includes five 3119-600 Series environmental chambers, five AVE3 video extensometers (each with 16mm and 6mm focal length lenses), one torsion add-on kit 3.0, one hydraulic power unit (minimum 6.4 gpm at 3000 psi, 460V 60Hz 3-phase), one closed-loop chiller system, one remote start/stop system, Bluehill Universal software for all test frames, and Bluehill Central for centralized database connectivity. Contractor must provide factory-trained technician installation per manufacturer specifications, on-site commissioning, basic user training, system verification and calibration, and standard commercial warranty for all components.

Work is performed at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head. Period of performance is six months from date of award. Contractor must complete Department of Defense OPSEC awareness training and coordinate base access with the Technical Point of Contact.

Interested businesses should submit a capabilities statement of no more than 10 pages, 12-point font minimum, demonstrating prior or current experience performing similar efforts. NAICS 334519; PSC 6635.

Notice text

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made because of this market survey.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC IHD) is looking to procure the following InStron system items:

  • 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5965U4687
  • 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5966U4688
  • 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5966U4689
  • 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5985U469
  • 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5967S2737
  • On-site installation, verification, and training for (5) retrofits, (5) environmental chambers, and (5) AVE3s
  • AVE3 Video Extensometer
  • 3119-606 Series Chambers
  • 3119-610 Series Chamber
  • 3621-002 Hydraulic Power Unit
  • CP139996 Closed-Loop Water Chiller
  • CP141000 Remote Start/Stop System
  • On-site installation and commissioning for Hydraulic Power Unit, Chiller, and Start/Stop system
  • Torsion Add On 3.0 for System ID 5967S2737

Please see the attached draft Statement of Work for required tasking.

It is requested that interested businesses submit a brief capabilities statement (no more than 10 pages in length, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the services listed above. This documentation should address prior/current experience performing efforts of a similar size and scope within the last 3 years, including contract number, organization support and indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor. If company is a small business, documentation must also address company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the work.

All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size; Taxpayer Identification number; DUNS number; CAGE code; and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.

Files

File Type Posted
SOW Instron 764 CIP Retrofits Rev1 No Buildings Final 6-29.docx DOCX document

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
This notice Latest pre-solicitation Pre-Solicitation
Mechanical Props Suite Replacement Original Special Notice

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