Notice of Intent to Sole Source Universal Testing Machine ETM 602 Manual control to VMC and Model 300SL
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- W91ZLK-25-Q-A001
- Agency
-
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) at Aberdeen Proving Ground has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Company. The contract, identified by solicitation #W91ZLK-25-Q-A001, is for the procurement of specialized universal testing machines used in ammunition testing. Specifically, the government seeks to retrofit one existing ETM 602 Universal Testing Machine and acquire two new Model 300SL machines with advanced capabilities. The procurement falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334519 for Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. The notice was posted on February 27, 2025, with a response deadline of March 31, 2025.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to inform the public of the government's intention to award a sole source contract to Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Company, which is identified as the sole designer, engineer, and original equipment manufacturer of these specialized testing machines. Contractors interested in competing for this opportunity must submit clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government by March 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. The proposed contract is a Firm-Fixed Price arrangement for one retrofit of an ETM 602 machine with a VMC strain module and two Model 300SL machines engineered for remote operation, including Horizon software with a metals library. Eligibility is open, but the government retains full discretion in the final contract award decision. Any questions regarding the notice must be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Agnes Burke, via email no later than March 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
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Solicitation #: W91ZLK-25-Q-A001
Procurement Type: Special Notice
Title: Procurement of Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Company
Universal Testing Machine ETM 602 Manual control to VMC and Model 300SL
NAICS Code: 334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
Is this a Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action? No
Response Date: 31 March 2025 at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Primary Point of Contact: Agnes Burke, Contract Specialist
Description:
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Commercial Items. The ACC-APG Installation and Technology Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price sole source contract to Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Company (Small Business) Cage Code 44845. The U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC), Installation and Technology Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), 6472 Integrity Court, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005 has a requirement to procure the following:
Quantity: 1 Each
•Retrofit, ETM 602 Manual control to VMC
•Strain module for US type loadcell to fit VMC, installed and calibrated
•PC loaded with Horizon software, ready to function without need for internet connection
Quantity: 2 Each
•Model 300SL, Rack & Pinion, 2ft longer columns, standard screws, 230 voltage, custom engineered for remote operation, installed and calibrated
•Horizon software materials testing primary platform with metals library
•Horizon closed loop AFM
•PC loaded with Horizon software, ready to function without need for internet connection
Training:
1-day overview of equipment operation
The contractor Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Company Universal Testing Machine and Model 300SL is the sole design, engineering, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and sole distributor of the above listed .
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334519. Posting date of this requirement is 27 February 2025. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 31 March 2025 at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government.
This is not a Request for Quote. This is a written notice to inform the public of the Government's intent to award on a sole source basis the required services.
Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted to Agnes Burke, Contract Specialist, agnes.v.burke.civ@army.mil NLT 26 March 2025 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.
The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference:
52.202-1 Definitions NOV 2013
52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984
52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018
52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023
52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities SEP 1989
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items JAN 2019
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Person NOV 2021
52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons. JUN 2016
52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013
52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014
52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989
52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987
52.246-16 Responsibility For Supplies APR 1984
52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991
52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984
52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991
252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2011
252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013
252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General DEC 2012
252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992
252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting OCT 2016
252.219-7011 Notification to Delay Performance JUN 1998
252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic DEC 2017
252.225-7007 Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items From Communist Chinese Military Companies DEC 2018
252.225-7008 Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals MAR 2013
252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities DEC 2017
252.225-7015 Restriction on Acquisition of Hand Or Measuring Tools JUN 2005
252.225-7021 Trade Agreements--Basic DEC 2017
252.225-7048 Export Controlled Items JUN 2013
252.227-7015 Technical Data--Commercial Items FEB 2014
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DEC 2018
252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006
252.239-7001 Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification JAN 2008
252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012
252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea APR 2014
EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FROM MARYLAND RETAIL SALES AND USE TAX (OCT 2012) ACC-APG 5152.229-4900 Exemption Certificate No. 30005004 covers exemption from Maryland Retail Sales and Use Tax.
Update #1 ·
Solicitation #: W91ZLK-25-Q-A001
Procurement Type: Special Notice
Title: Procurement of Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Company
Universal Testing Machine ETM 602 Manual control to VMC and Model 300SL
NAICS Code: 334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
Is this a Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action? No
Response Date: 31 March 2025 at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Primary Point of Contact: Agnes Burke, Contract Specialist
Description:
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Commercial Items. The ACC-APG Installation and Technology Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price sole source contract to Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Company (Small Business) Cage Code 44845. The U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC), Installation and Technology Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), 6472 Integrity Court, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005 has a requirement to procure the following:
Quantity: 1 Each
•Retrofit, ETM 602 Manual control to VMC
•Strain module for US type loadcell to fit VMC, installed and calibrated
Quantity: 2 Each
•Model 300SL, Rack & Pinion, 2ft longer columns, standard screws, 230 voltage, custom engineered for remote operation, installed and calibrated
•Horizon software materials testing primary platform with metals library
•Horizon closed loop AFM
The contractor Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Company Universal Testing Machine and Model 300SL is the sole design, engineering, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and sole distributor of the above listed .
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334519. Posting date of this requirement is 27 February 2025. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 31 March 2025 at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government.
This is not a Request for Quote. This is a written notice to inform the public of the Government's intent to award on a sole source basis the required services.
Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted to Agnes Burke, Contract Specialist, agnes.v.burke.civ@army.mil NLT 26 March 2025 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.
The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference:
52.202-1 Definitions NOV 2013
52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984
52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018
52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023
52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities SEP 1989
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items JAN 2019
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Person NOV 2021
52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons. JUN 2016
52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013
52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014
52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989
52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987
52.246-16 Responsibility For Supplies APR 1984
52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991
52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984
52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991
252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2011
252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013
252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General DEC 2012
252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992
252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting OCT 2016
252.219-7011 Notification to Delay Performance JUN 1998
252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic DEC 2017
252.225-7007 Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items From Communist Chinese Military Companies DEC 2018
252.225-7008 Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals MAR 2013
252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities DEC 2017
252.225-7015 Restriction on Acquisition of Hand Or Measuring Tools JUN 2005
252.225-7021 Trade Agreements--Basic DEC 2017
252.225-7048 Export Controlled Items JUN 2013
252.227-7015 Technical Data--Commercial Items FEB 2014
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DEC 2018
252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006
252.239-7001 Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification JAN 2008
252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012
252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea APR 2014
EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FROM MARYLAND RETAIL SALES AND USE TAX (OCT 2012) ACC-APG 5152.229-4900 Exemption Certificate No. 30005004 covers exemption from Maryland Retail Sales and Use Tax.
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