# Instron Upgrades - Synopsis

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0017424sn0068

- Solicitation number: N0017424SN0068
- Notice type: Presolicitation (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: NSWC Indian Head Division (N00174)
- NAICS: 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6635 Physical Properties Testing and Inspection
- Place of performance: Indian Head, Maryland
- County: Charles County (FIPS 24017). https://abierto.us/counties/charles-county-md-24017
- City: Indian Head. https://abierto.us/cities/indian-head-md-2441500
- First posted: March 22, 2024
- Last posted: May 7, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f67b70e832514781b37925245bd508ac/view

## Description

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) has a requirement for three (3) 6800 Series Instron EM test frames, three (3) environmental chambers, three (3) AVE 2 video extensometers, and a package of additional accessories. This includes installation of TRIOS software and DSL Router with 4-Port Switch.

NSWC IHD intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract on a sole source basis to Illinois Tool Works, Inc., located at 825 University Ave, Norwood, MA, 02062. The NAICS code is 334519 and the PSC code is 6635. THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 USC 3204(a)(1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation will be available for this procurement. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract.

All responding sources must email their correspondence no later than 3:00 p.m. EDT on 22 May 2024 to Bridget Taylor at bridget.m.taylor.civ@us.navy.mil. Large files need to be compressed using ZIP and renamed with a .zip file extension.

## Publications

- March 22, 2024: Sources sought, due April 5, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice bf12c4e195674bf992f60c7c1bca4257. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bf12c4e195674bf992f60c7c1bca4257/view
- May 7, 2024: Presolicitation, due May 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice f67b70e832514781b37925245bd508ac. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f67b70e832514781b37925245bd508ac/view

## Points of contact

- Bridget Taylor, bridget.m.taylor.civ@us.navy.mil

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