Universal Testing Machine Instron

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
2024-LGD-0115
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
333 Machinery Manufacturing
Place of performance
Washington, District of Columbia 20002, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Library of Congress seeks to procure a single column universal testing machine, two load cells, pneumatic grips, installation, training, shipping, and one year of warranty support. The solicitation adheres to FAR Parts 6 and 13 for other than full and open competition due to the specialized technical requirements. Proposals are due January 16, 2024 and will be evaluated using lowest priced technically acceptable criteria. Delivery of goods is required within eight weeks of award, with installation and training to be completed within three weeks thereafter.

There is no set-aside designation for this requirement. Based on market research, Instron is the only responsible source able to meet the technical performance needs for sample size handling and measurement accuracy required at the Library. The estimated value ranges from $100,000 to $250,000, with place of performance in Washington, D.C. Installation, training, shipping, and a one-year warranty period are included. The period of performance is one base year from February 2024 through January 2025.

Notice text

2 versions

Update #2 · Latest ·

This is a solicitation adhering to the requirements of FAR Parts 6 & 13 for other than full and open competition. The Library of Congress (Library) is in the process of purchasing the universal testing machine & warranty support. The Library requires a single column universal testing machine to replace the extant equipment that is nearing the end of the period of manufacturer support and useful lifespan. Contract shall include all parts and equipment to meet specified parameters, installation, user training, shipping, and 1 year of warranty support. This is a lowest-priced technically acceptable competition. Please see the attachments. 

NOTE 1: Proposed prices shall be firm fixed price and shall also be fully burdened (inclusive of all costs include shipping, handling, etc. and any other ancillary costs).

NOTE 2: Delivery shall be within 8 weeks after the period of performance begins (currently scheduled to begin on 02/01).

Update #1 ·

This is a solicitation adhering to the requirements of FAR Parts 6 & 13 for other than full and open competition. The Library of Congress (Library) is in the process of purchasing the universal testing machine & warranty support. The Library requires a single column universal testing machine to replace the extant equipment that is nearing the end of the period of manufacturer support and useful lifespan. Contract shall include all parts and equipment to meet specified parameters, installation, user training, shipping, and 1 year of warranty support. This is a lowest-priced technically acceptable competition. Please see the attachments. 

Files

File Type Posted
030ADV24Q0050 0001.pdf PDF
Justification and Approval Redacted.pdf PDF
030ADV24Q0050.pdf PDF

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