SAM #80NSSC26943485

NASA Sole Source Procurement: Hydraulic Collet Specimen Grips for Instron Test Frame

NASA Glenn Research Center is seeking to procure a set of hydraulic collet specimen grips for its Instron Model 8521C6712 axial torsion mechanical test frame. - Sole source procurement to Instron/ITW, as their grips are compatible with existing NASA equipment - Grips must accommodate 30mm, 25mm, and 12mm specimens - Maximum rating of +/- 100 KN for tension and compression - Includes upper and lower grips, attachment kit, installation, and one-year warranty - NASA/NSSC is managing the procurement; performance at NASA Glenn Research Center - NAICS code: 334516 - Vendors may submit capability statements referencing the notice ID, but quotes are not being accepted - Acumentrics UPS is referenced but not the primary focus - Commercial opportunity for manufacturers of mechanical test frame grips and related accessories

Description

 Synopsis: POSTING TIME HAS BEEN REDUCED TO ACCOMODATE THE AWARD BEFORE 9/30

VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for ACUMENTRICS UPS. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to INSTRON DBA AS ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC (ITW) under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that ITW is the sole provider of HYDRAULIC COLLET SPECIMEN GRIPS, AND IS COMPATIBLE WITH EQUIPMENT ALREADY IN PLACE AT NASA.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 9/4/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

NOTE:  Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.

NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .

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