Opportunity
SAM #N6660426Q0304
Sole Source Calibration Services for Instron Testing Equipment at NUWC Division Newport
Buyer
Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport
Posted
August 20, 2026
Respond By
August 28, 2026
Identifier
N6660426Q0304
NAICS
541380
This opportunity is for calibration services of Instron brand testing equipment at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), under the Department of the Navy. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) - OEM Highlight: - Instron (Illinois Tool Works) is the sole source Original Equipment Manufacturer for all equipment and services - Vendors Mentioned: - Instron (Illinois Tool Works) - Products/Services Requested: - Calibration services for Instron equipment, including: - Tension beds (multiple models and load cells) - Universal tester frames - MT50 torsion frames - 9540 impact drop towers - Impact force testing equipment (various Tups) - Proprietary Bluehill Universal software - Services include speed, displacement, force, torque, velocity, strain, and temperature verifications per ASTM standards - Both on-site and shipped-to-contractor facility calibration - Travel pricing per trip and equipment return shipping - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source award to Instron due to proprietary software and parts - Only Instron factory-certified engineers may perform calibration - Five-year Firm Fixed Price IDIQ contract with a maximum ceiling of $200,000 and minimum guarantee of $1,000 - Pricing for option years 4 and 5 to be established via contract modification - Calibration must meet ASTM standards for each equipment type - Specific equipment models and serial numbers are listed for calibration - Services cover both on-site and contractor facility calibrations
Description
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a five year, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract for calibration services of Instron Brand Equipment on a Sole Source Basis to Instron (Illinois Tool Works) in accordance with the attached combined solicitation/synopsis.