Tender Details

Country: USA
Summary: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Instron Test Systems
UST Ref No: 124467332
Deadline: 21 Aug 2025
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Government
Tender Value: Refer Document
Notice Type: Tender
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Description:
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This is a special notice prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 5.2 - Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions. The contracting office for this notice is the 10th Contracting Squadron, USAF Academy, CO 80840.
The US Air Force Academy (USAFA) intends to award a sole source commercial contract using simplified procedures in accordance with FAR parts 12 & 13 to Illinois Tool Works Inc.. Illinois Tool Works Inc. is located at 825 University Ave, Norwood, Massachusetts. The authority for this non-competitive award is 10 USC 2304(c)(1), only one responsible source. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334519. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is 600 employees. This notice incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-05 effective 07 Aug 2025. The Government has deemed Illinois Tool Works Inc. to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance. The anticipated award date is NLT 30 Sep 2025.
Salient characteristics:
Servohydraulic Test System #1
• Capacity 1500 kn (337,500 lbs) +/- 38 lbs
• Hydraulic Test System with Dual Test Spaces with Open-Front Crosshead
• Upgrade Software compatible to Windows 10 professional operating system
o Metals Application Module
o TestProfiler
o TestCam video recording & playback module with USB cable & camera mounting
o Computer and monitor is supplied by customer
• Jaw Faces, flat horizontal, specimen thickness 0 to 35 mm (0 to 1.4in)
• Jaw Faces, flat horizontal, specimen thickness 35 to 70mm (1.4 to 2.75in)
• Jaw Faces, vee horizontal, specimen diameter 12 to 45mm (0.5 to 1.75in)
• Jaw Faces, vee horizontal, specimen diameter 45 to 70mm (1.75 to 2.75in)
• Software Training:
o Detailed onsite software operation and usage instruction for up to 3 operators
o Set-up of specimen parameters, test control parameter, report templates,...
Documents:

Sole-source-justification_Instron_Signed_Redacted.pdf

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Instron Test Systems - USA Tender

The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Notice of Intent to Sole Source Instron Test Systems. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 124467332 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 2025-08-21.

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.