# Intent to Sole Source Instron 34TM-50

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1173707

- Solicitation number: 1173707
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Forest Service
- Contracting office: Usda-Fs, Csa East 6 (124445)
- NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6635 Physical Properties Testing and Inspection
- Place of performance: Missoula, Montana
- First posted: August 19, 2026
- Last posted: August 19, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c79b7d90d2ae4f8a8d3f1ca313e55c75/view

## Description

This acquisition involves the purchase of an Instron 34TM-50 Universal Test Machine. These tests are used in the qualified product testing specifications done for the wildland fire chemical systems testing protocol. These test support wildfire readiness and response and inform operation and maintenance cycles on fixed and rotary winged aircraft use for aerial fire suppression.

## Publications

- August 19, 2026: Special notice, due August 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT. Notice c79b7d90d2ae4f8a8d3f1ca313e55c75. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c79b7d90d2ae4f8a8d3f1ca313e55c75/view

## Points of contact

- Mikaela Laney, mikaela.laney@usda.gov

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