Instron Model 68TM-50 Table Mounted Materials Testing System, Force Capacity 50kN (5,000 kgf, 11,250 lbf) Dual column tabletop electromechanical testing system

Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Instron Model 68TM-50 Table Mounted Materials Testing System, Force Capacity 50kN (5,000 kgf, 11,250 lbf) Dual column tabletop electromechanical testing system. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC: 825 University AVE; Norwood, MA 02062 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC is the sole provider of Instron 68TM-50 Test System.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 8/21/2024.

Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .

Primary Point of Contact: Cody Guidry Procurement Specialist Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov Secondary Point of Contact: Karen Artis Contracting Officer Karen.l.artis@nasa.gov