Tensile Testers Verification & Calibration

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center seeks verification and calibration services for tensile testing equipment, with proposals due August 12, 2026. The procurement carries a sole-source intent to award to Intron, a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (CAGE 80160), foreclosing open competition.

Place of performance is Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, specifically Building 323. The contractor must perform annual verification and calibration of six Instron tensile testers in accordance with ASTM Standards E4, E83, E2309, and E2658, and must hold ISO 9000 and/or A2LA accreditation. All measurement equipment must be traceable to NIST. Work is performed on-site during normal hours (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday) with Government coordination required within 10 calendar days of award.

The NAICS code is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance); the PSC code is H249 (Equipment and Materials Testing—Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment). The contract is firm fixed price with a basic performance period from September 6, 2026 to September 5, 2027, followed by four one-year option periods (365, 730, 1,095, and 1,460 days respectively from award).

The contractor must establish a Program Manager within five calendar days of award and submit a detailed Safety Plan within 10 calendar days addressing OSHA compliance (29 CFR 1910 and 1926) and Air Force Occupational Safety standards with zero Class A or B mishaps tolerated. Calibration certificates must be submitted as PDFs within five days of completion. All contractor personnel must complete Air Force-provided EMS Awareness Training and ISO 50001 certification with EnMS training prior to beginning work. The contractor bears all costs for labor, travel, tools, equipment, materials, and service. Payment occurs through WAWF using Invoice 2in1. CMMC Level 1 Self-certification is required.