Sole Source - COMFRC Procurement Group - Hydrogen Embrittlement Load Frame
Open Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N6852027Q1006
- Agency
-
Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Jacksonville, Florida 32212, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Procurement Group, Patuxent River, Maryland, is announcing its intent to award a sole-source purchase order to Laboratory Testing LLC, DBA Assured Testing Services (CAGE 25WT7), of Ridgway, Pennsylvania, for one fully configured Hydrogen Embrittlement Load Frame, with responses due November 8, 2026. The notice states it is not a request for competitive quotes and lists "No Set-Aside Used," and the Government retains sole discretion over whether to compete the requirement. The Material Engineering Division at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRSCE), Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, requires the system for static load testing of Type 1.a.1 test bars under ASTM F519. The notice cites FAR Subpart 12.102(a), stating only one source is reasonably available. The HE Proof 200-XL frame accommodates up to four sets of 1a.1 bars for 200-hour test setups and includes an upgraded Incremental Step Loading package. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement within seven calendar days after publication, which will be considered solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Attached solicitation N6852027Q1006 is an RFQ with an offer due date of November 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time, and delivery requested by February 18, 2027, to FRCSE Jacksonville. It contains two firm fixed-price line items, one for the equipment and one for shipping and handling. Contract Specialist James L. Illes (301-757-8701) is listed as a point of contact.
Notice text
The Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Procurement Group, Patuxent River, MD 20670 hereby gives notice of their intent to award a purchase order to Laboratory Testing LLC, DBA Assured Testing Services[R(1] , 388 Servidea Dr. Ridgway, PA (CAGE: 25WT7) on a sole source basis in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.102(a), only one source reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The Material Engineering Division at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRSCE), Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL, requires the procurement of one (1) fully configured Hydrogen Embrittlement Load Frame system. This system is essential for conducting critical materials testing in strict accordance with the ASTM F519 standard to ensure material integrity and safety for mission-related applications.
The Hydrogen Embrittlement Machine is designed to perform static load testing of Type 1.a.1 test bars in accordance with ASTM F519 and features a steel constructed frame with digital control panel for intuitive operation. The HE Proof 200 – XL frame is capable of handling up to (4) sets of 1a.1 bars for easy 200-hour test setup. This includes upgraded Incremental Step Loading (ISL) package that allows for automated step loading. The ISL test profile is an automatic program that eliminates the need to for operator facilitated adjustments.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received within seven (7) calendar days after the date of the publication of this synopsis, will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
The point of contact for this requirement is James L. Illes at james.l.illes.civ@us.navy.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| B1 JA.pdf | ||
| N6852027Q1006.pdf |
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