SAM #1173707

Sole Source Procurement of Instron 34TM-50 Universal Test Machine for Wildland Fire Chemical Systems Testing

This notice announces the USDA Forest Service's intent to award a sole source contract for a specialized testing machine. - Agency: USDA Forest Service, Wildland Fire Chemical Systems Lab - Sole source procurement to Instron - Product: Instron 34TM-50 Universal Test Machine - Designed for non-metallic material and analytical testing - Includes unique fixtures, material grips, and Bluehill Universal Testing Software - Purpose: Supports wildland fire chemical systems testing protocol - Critical for wildfire readiness and aerial fire suppression operations - No competing products identified due to unique capabilities - Procurement uses Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 6.302-1 - Estimated quantity: 1 unit - No specific period of performance or contract value provided

Description

This acquisition involves the purchase of an Instron 34TM-50 Universal Test Machine. These tests are used in the qualified product testing specifications done for the wildland fire chemical systems testing protocol. These test support wildfire readiness and response and inform operation and maintenance cycles on fixed and rotary winged aircraft use for aerial fire suppression.

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