SAM #80NSSC26943899Q

Capability statements sought for one Instron 68TM-30 materials testing system and related services

NASA/NSSC is seeking capability statements regarding a proposed sole-source purchase of a materials testing system for NASA Glenn Research Center. - Requirement: One Instron 68TM-30 table-mounted materials testing system, configured for axial testing, with 30 kN force capacity. - Configuration: Includes 120 V power, English-language options, extended crosshead travel and test space, a tension/compression load cell, sensor conditioner cards, a 21.5-inch operator dashboard, and Bluehill Universal testing software. - Services: System installation and introduction, advanced performance support, and enhanced force verification in tension and compression. - Procurement approach: NASA identifies Illinois Tool Works Inc. as the sole provider and is requesting written capability statements to determine whether the requirement should be competed. Quotes and oral responses are not accepted; responses must reference the notice ID. - Quantity and schedule: The attachment specifies one system and quantities for its components and services. No period of performance or delivery schedule is stated.

Description

 SPECIAL NOTICE:

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

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Instron 68TM-30. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to   ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC dba ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC  825 University AVE  Norwood, Massachusetts 02062-2643 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that   ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC   is the sole provider of Instron 68TM-30.

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 541519.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 10/5/2026. 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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