Opportunity

SAM #80NSSC26929705Q

NASA Kennedy Space Center Procurement of Instron Model 68FM-300 Materials Testing System

Buyer

NASA Shared Services Center

Posted

April 07, 2026

Respond By

April 10, 2026

Identifier

80NSSC26929705Q

NAICS

334519, 333999, 334516

NASA is seeking to procure a high-capacity materials testing system for use at Kennedy Space Center. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - Kennedy Space Center (KSC) - OEM Highlight: - Instron (a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc.) is the sole OEM specified for all requested equipment and accessories - Products Requested: - Instron Model 68FM-300 Floor Mounted Materials Testing System (300 kN force capacity) - Part Number: 68FM-300, Quantity: 1 - Accessories and Options: - English Language Option (68FM-300A1, Qty: 1) - Tall Height Load Frame Support Base (68FM-300B2, Qty: 1) - 3 Phase 200/208VAC Power Option (68FM-300D1, Qty: 1) - Maximum Crosshead Travel: 1858 mm (68FM-300E2, Qty: 1) - No Pneumatic Air Control Kit (68FM-300K1, Qty: 1) - Static Load Cells: 300 kN (68FM-300LE, Qty: 1), 10 kN (2580-10KN, Qty: 1), 50 kN (2580-50KN, Qty: 1), 150 kN (2580-150KN, Qty: 2) - Model 6800 Series Sensor Condition Card (2210-885, Qty: 2) - Analog Output and Digital I/O Board (2310-907, Qty: 1) - Bluehill Universal Software Licenses and Upgrades (multiple part numbers, Qty: 1 each) - Test Method Suite Application Module (2450-730E1, Qty: 1) - Advanced Performance Module (2450-730K1, Qty: 1) - Minimum Required Computer Configuration (IMT-COMPUTER, Qty: 1) - Floor Model Adapter Kit (2501-227, Qty: 1) - Enhanced Verification Services (force, speed, displacement, strain; multiple part numbers) - System Warranty Services (1405-501, Qty: 1) - Instron Connect Agreement (1405-710, Qty: 1) - Installation and Onsite Training (1400-050, Qty: 1; 1450-055, Qty: 4) - Onsite Integration of customer-supplied computer/monitor (3781-625, Qty: 1) - Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement to Instron as the only provider - System and accessories must support high-force materials testing and include installation, training, and warranty - Delivery required by the end of the government fiscal year - Place of Performance/Delivery: - NASA Kennedy Space Center, BOSS Warehouse - M6-0744, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899 - Intended Use: - Mechanical and Environmental Testing Laboratory (METL) at Kennedy Space Center

Description

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Instron Model 68FM-300 Test Frame. See the attached SOW and capability request for full details.

Please note* this is not a request for quotes and any pricing offered will not be accepted at this time. 

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