Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Company

Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Company is a small business manufacturer of materials testing equipment and related services headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and maintaining sophisticated testing machines used across the federal government for quality assurance, research, and development programs. As an original equipment manufacturer with extensive experience supporting Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and scientific institutions, Tinius Olsen has established itself as a critical supplier of specialized testing equipment and comprehensive maintenance solutions that support the government's materials testing infrastructure and operational capabilities.

Tinius Olsen has demonstrated considerable expertise in delivering a diverse range of materials testing equipment and calibration services through its federal contract portfolio. The company has supplied numerous types of testing machines, including Charpy impact testers, tensile and compression machines, universal testing machines, melt flow indexers, optical extensometers, and specialized equipment for ammunition testing at facilities such as Letterkenny Army Depot, Anniston Army Depot, and Aberdeen Proving Ground. Beyond equipment procurement, Tinius Olsen has provided extensive preventive maintenance, calibration, repair, and retrofit services for government-owned testing equipment across multiple installations. The company has received contract awards from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Naval Sea Systems Command, TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Army Test and Evaluation Command, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, NASA, the Food and Drug Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The contract values have ranged from under $3,000 for minor maintenance work to over $382,000 for sophisticated equipment procurement and upgrade projects. Tinius Olsen has received both set-aside designations for small businesses and competitive awards without set-asides, reflecting its status as either the sole source provider or a qualified competitor for specialized testing equipment. The company has also served as a subcontractor, with a documented sub-award for developing a new control system for a Tinius Olsen load frame.

Tinius Olsen holds two active Indefinite Delivery Contracts that provide frameworks for sustained support of federal testing operations. The primary IDC is a single-award contract with the U.S. Army Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal valued at $60,765 with a ceiling through September 27, 2026, focused on preventive maintenance and calibration services for tensile compression machines at Letterkenny Army Depot. This contract has generated multiple delivery orders totaling over $35,000 for on-site maintenance and calibration services. Additionally, Tinius Olsen holds a Blanket Purchase Agreement with Naval Sea Systems Command established in March 2025 with a three-year period of performance through March 28, 2028, and a $249,999 ceiling for equipment calibration services. This BPA supports NAVSEA's testing operations by providing calibration and maintenance for tensile testers, compression machines, optical extensometers, and related testing equipment. Both IDVs recognize Tinius Olsen's specialized expertise as the original equipment manufacturer and reflect the government's reliance on the company's proprietary technical knowledge to maintain critical testing equipment essential to defense and civilian agency operations. The sustained funding levels and multi-year periods of performance under these contracts demonstrate the federal government's confidence in Tinius Olsen's capabilities and its importance to sustaining the nation's materials testing infrastructure.