- Country: USA
- Summary: Instrument Controllers for Existing Load Frames
- UST Ref No: 123679515
- Deadline: 13 Aug 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: NB647020-25-01832
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FBO ANNOUNCEMENT: PRESOLICITATION NOTICE, NOTICE OF INTENT
ACTION CODE: SPECIAL NOTICE
SUBJECT: Sole source - Instrument Controllers for Existing Load Frames
SOLICITATION NUMBER: NB647020-25-01832
RESPONSE DATE: 8/13/25
DESCRIPTION:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Materials Measurement Laboratory (MML) in Boulder, CO has multiple load frames out of service due to insufficient controller hardware and outdated software requirements. The servo-hydraulic load frames were manufactured by Materials Test Systems (MTS) and are in proper shape, but the limited number of controllers and components means at least 3 load frames are currently idle and cannot be used. The additional load frame testing capabilities will be used to address sharply increasing demand from U.S. industry and other agencies for more NIST mechanical testing of physical infrastructure materials.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (1), with Materials Test Systems located in Boulder, Colorado, for the purchase of this equipment.
Sole Source justification is based on the following:
Market research has shown that the only source for this specific Instrument Controllers is though the manufacturer, Materials Test Systems.
NIST currently uses/owns MTS load frames and staff members are trained on StrainSmart software to safely operate dangerous load frames and execute advanced measurement science. The controller will be installed on an existing mechanical load frame with an MTS axial actuator already installed. One manufacturer (MTS) can provide an appropriate actuator "off the shelf", meeting the required size constraint for the actuator. The controller is available only from MTS Systems Corporation. MTS Systems Corporation is the only supplier of the MTS FlexTest40 and FlexTest60 Controllers; MTS has stated they have no autho... - Documents:
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CLICK HERE TO LOGINInstrument Controllers for Existing Load Frames - USA Tender
The COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Instrument Controllers for Existing Load Frames. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 123679515 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-08-13.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
