Opportunity
SAM #N6893626SIMACQD5550000046
Instron AlignPro kit and manufacturer-performed replacement and upgrade service
Buyer
Naval Air Warfare Center
Posted
October 05, 2026
Respond By
October 13, 2026
Identifier
N6893626SIMACQD5550000046
NAICS
334516, 334519
The Department of the Navy is seeking an Instron AlignPro kit and manufacturer-performed service to replace and upgrade existing equipment. - Government buyer: Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake. - OEM: Instron is the named manufacturer and intended sole-source supplier. - Products: One Instron AlignPro kit; quantity and part number are not specified. The kit is described as a direct replacement and upgrade for current equipment. - Services: Related service for the replacement and upgrade; quantity and part number are not specified. The work must be performed by the manufacturer. - Notable requirement: The procurement is identified as sole-source to Instron.
Description
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ). A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.
In accordance with FAR 6.103.1, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis for: Instron AlignPro kit and service,
To Instron, 825 University Avenue, Norwood, MA 02062 as the OEM of the equipment is a direct replacement and upgrade of the current equipment is required to be performed by the manufacturer.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; no solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 10/13/2027. The written response shall reference solicitation number N68936-26-SIMACQ-D555000-0046 and must provide a clear and concise capability statement to show the ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability and schedule. Written responses to this notice shall be submitted to email: Gwynn Hartkopf. at gwynn.l.hartkopf.civ@us.navy.mil
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