# Sole Source - COMFRC Procurement Group - Hydrogen Embrittlement Load Frame Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n6852027q1006 - Solicitation number: N6852027Q1006 - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Closed. Deadline was November 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST - Department: Department of the Navy - Agency: Department of the Navy - Contracting office: Fleet Readiness Center (N68520) - NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) - Product or service code: 6635 Physical Properties Testing and Inspection - Place of performance: Jacksonville, Florida - Who can bid, by location: Anywhere in the US. Location does not limit who can bid: a product shipped to the buyer, research at the performer's facility, or work at the contractor's site. A state shown is the delivery point. - County: Duval County (FIPS 12031). https://abierto.us/counties/duval-county-fl-12031 - City: Jacksonville. https://abierto.us/cities/jacksonville-fl-1235000 - First posted: October 29, 2026 - Last posted: October 29, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e6ee121e3f484f16b7a970142aeb27e3/view ## Description The Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Procurement Group, Patuxent River, MD 20670 hereby gives notice of their intent to award a purchase order to Laboratory Testing LLC, DBA Assured Testing Services[R(1] , 388 Servidea Dr. Ridgway, PA (CAGE: 25WT7) on a sole source basis in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.102(a), only one source reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Material Engineering Division at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRSCE), Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL, requires the procurement of one (1) fully configured Hydrogen Embrittlement Load Frame system. This system is essential for conducting critical materials testing in strict accordance with the ASTM F519 standard to ensure material integrity and safety for mission-related applications. The Hydrogen Embrittlement Machine is designed to perform static load testing of Type 1.a.1 test bars in accordance with ASTM F519 and features a steel constructed frame with digital control panel for intuitive operation. The HE Proof 200 – XL frame is capable of handling up to (4) sets of 1a.1 bars for easy 200-hour test setup. This includes upgraded Incremental Step Loading (ISL) package that allows for automated step loading. The ISL test profile is an automatic program that eliminates the need to for operator facilitated adjustments. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received within seven (7) calendar days after the date of the publication of this synopsis, will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The point of contact for this requirement is James L. Illes at james.l.illes.civ@us.navy.mil. ## Attachments - [N6852027Q1006.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/09c57181fa7b46cab56ee5b376886eac/download) ## Open now in the same industry 127 open in NAICS 541715. - RTI Connext Site License Renewal (80TECH27QA010), due November 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/80tech27qa010 - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Research And Commercial Solutions Opening (RCSO) Area Of Interest (AOI) - Complexity Of Systems And Operations (693KA8-27-T-00003), due November 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/693ka827t00003 - Evaluations, Assessments, and Support Services (EASS) (80LARC27R0003), due November 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/80larc27r0003 ## Publications - October 29, 2026: Special notice, due November 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Notice e6ee121e3f484f16b7a970142aeb27e3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e6ee121e3f484f16b7a970142aeb27e3/view ## Points of contact - James Illes, james.l.illes.civ@us.navy.mil - Beverley Rhamdeow, beverley.s.rhamdeow.civ@us.navy.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/n6852027q1006.