Psylotech Small-scale Tensile Loadframe

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division is seeking to procure a Psylotech Small-scale Tensile Loadframe through a sole source, firm fixed price contract. The procurement specifically requires a Psylotech TS - 10 kN Hi Res Solution System (200 Series) that includes a 10 kN load-frame, NIST traceable strain gauge load cell, encoder position output, universal testing hub, PC control unit with Psylotech software, clamp tension grips, and a TTL 5V triggering card. This specialized micro-mechanical test system will support the Navy's research in high entropy alloys and custom alloy development, with unique capabilities for testing small-scale samples under salt-water environments and integration with digital image correlation testing. The equipment must be delivered by September 30, 2025, with installation and training included. Quotes are due by 9:00 AM on September 9, 2025, and must include pricing, CAGE code, FOB destination, point of contact information, GSA contract number if applicable, and business size certification.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside with a small business standard of 600 employees, operating under NAICS code 334519 for Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. The justification memo indicates that Psylotech is the sole source provider for this equipment, as they do not have resellers and offer unique capabilities not available from alternative manufacturers, including horizontal testing capabilities and portable form factor design. The contract will be performed at the NSWCCD facility in Building 11, Room 103 in Bethesda, Maryland, though the place of performance is listed as Westlake, Maryland. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement includes comprehensive equipment specifications, installation services, training, and a first-year support plan. The tight timeline reflects an urgent requirement, with quotes due within five days of the solicitation posting and delivery expected within approximately three weeks of award.