Universal Testing Machine
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0016426Q0031
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Crane, Indiana 47522, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, operating under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is soliciting offers for a Universal Testing Machine (UTM) with Bluehill Universal Software, specifically the Instron model 68TM-30. This is a sole source procurement being conducted under FAR 13.106-1 on a brand-name-only basis because the items are peculiar to one manufacturer. While this solicitation is designated as sole source, the Navy will accept capability statements from any responsible sources and reserves the right to make a competitive determination at its sole discretion. The solicitation was issued on January 8, 2026, with offers due by January 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Interested vendors are required to monitor SAM.gov for any amendments or changes to the solicitation prior to the closing date, and all submissions must be made via email to trista.m.ray.civ@us.navy.mil.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is specifically targeted toward Instron Illinois Tool Works, located at 825 University Ave, Norwood, Massachusetts 02062, as the intended sole source supplier. The contract is being awarded on a firm fixed-price basis with a delivery schedule of eight weeks from the date of award and includes return shipping to NSWC Crane in Indiana. The solicitation is classified under NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and PSC 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies), with a Defense Priorities and Allocations System rating of DO-A7. All offerors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and the place of performance is Crane, Indiana 47522, where the equipment will be delivered and utilized.
Notice text
N00164-26-Q-0031 – SOLE SOURCE – UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE – PSC 6640 – NAICS 334519
ISSUE DATE 06 JAN 2026 – CLOSING DATE 15 JAN 2026 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for
Universal Testing Machine with Bluehill Universal Software, Intron, P/N: 68TM-30
SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, limited sources or brand name only Instron Illinois Tool Work, 825 University Ave Norwood, MA 02062, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being solicited on a sole source/brand name only basis because Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13 as a written . Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0031 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.
For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.
Offers shall be e-mailed to trista.m.ray.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 15 JAN 2026 – 4:00 PM EASTERN TIME.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C11_RFQ_N0016426Q0031.pdf | ||
| C11_Synopsis.docx | DOCX document |
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