SAM #75D30126Q79187

Mine Roof Simulator (MRS) Control System Upgrade Sole Source to MTS Systems Corporation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NIOSH Pittsburgh Mining Research Division, is seeking a sole-source upgrade for its Mine Roof Simulator (MRS) Control System. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - NIOSH Pittsburgh Mining Research Division, Mine Roof Simulator Laboratory - OEM/Vendor: - MTS Systems Corporation (only OEM and vendor named) - Products/Services Requested: - Mine Roof Simulator (MRS) Control System Upgrade - Replacement control workstation with Windows 11 - Two 27-inch HP monitors - One serial cable - Pre-configuration, system integration, and operational verification - Services: - One day of onsite installation support - One day of onsite operator training and knowledge transfer - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must maintain compatibility with existing MRS control architecture - Compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards - Delivery and onsite services at the NIOSH Pittsburgh facility - Firm-Fixed-Price contract; travel costs included in price - Sole-source justification: Only MTS Systems Corporation can meet requirements

Description

Please see attached Solicitation 75D30126Q79187 for full instrutions and details. Subject:  Mine Roof Simulator (MRS) Upgrade

Solicitation Number:  75D30126Q79187

ISSUANCE DATE: 13 August 2026

Response DUE Date/time: NLT 3:00PM ET August 20, 2026

Section A – Description

ADDENDUM TO FAR RFO 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

The provision at FAR RFO 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and is supplemented as follows:

A.1 Submission of Quote

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order to MTS Systems Corporation pursuant to FAR 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as only one responsible source is reasonably available to satisfy the Government's requirements.

The Offeror shall submit a signed quotation containing, at a minimum:

Firm-Fixed-Price for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs); Acknowledgement of all solicitation amendments, if applicable; Completed representations and certifications, if not current in the System for Award Management (SAM); Any information necessary to demonstrate compliance with the solicitation requirements.

A.2 Basis for Award

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to MTS Systems Corporation based on the determination that only one responsible source is reasonably available to satisfy the Government's requirements pursuant to FAR 6.103-1.

This solicitation is issued on a sole-source basis. However, all timely responses received from responsible sources will be evaluated to determine whether another source is capable of satisfying the Government's requirements.

A.3 System for Award Management (SAM)

The successful offeror shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award and shall maintain an active registration throughout contract performance.

RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on 18 August 2026.

The subject line of all questions, capability statements, and quotations shall reference Solicitation No. 75D30126Q79187.

POINT OF CONTACT

All correspondence concerning this solicitation, including questions, capability statements, and quotations, shall be submitted in writing to:

Latoya Michel Contracting Officer Email: zrb5@cdc.gov

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

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