# SAM #80NSSC26945542Q
NASA Glenn seeks Instron 6800 retrofit upgrade, software, and installation for an Instron 5584 testing system
**Buyer:** NASA Shared Services Center
**Posted:** October 07, 2026
**Respond By:** October 09, 2026
**Identifier:** 80NSSC26945542Q
**NAICS:** 334516
NASA Glenn Research Center seeks an Instron retrofit upgrade for its existing Instron 5584 materials testing system.
- **Opportunity:** NASA Shared Services Center is procuring for NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC). NASA intends to make a sole-source award to Illinois Tool Works Inc. (Instron), identified as the sole provider.
- **Response requested:** Interested organizations may submit written capability statements so NASA can assess whether competition is available. Quotes and oral responses are not requested or evaluated; responses must reference the notice ID.
- **Equipment and software:** One 6800 System Retrofit Upgrade Package for 150–200 kN Instron FM systems, including two Model 6800 Series sensor conditioner cards and a North American 208–240 VAC, single-phase configuration. The package excludes a pneumatic air control kit. One Bluehill Universal software update and license transfer is also required, with the General and Components Application Module and TestProfiler.
- **Services:** Retrofit installation on the existing Instron 5584; enhanced force verification from 0–300 kN in tension and compression; crosshead speed and displacement verification to ASTM E2658 and ASTM E2309; onsite software introduction; integration of a NASA-supplied computer and/or monitor; an Instron Connect agreement; and system warranty services.
- **Schedule and classification:** Performance is expected within eight weeks after receipt of order (ARO). The notice identifies NAICS 334516 and treats the requirement as a commercial procurement.
- **Information not provided:** No part numbers, quantities beyond the attachment’s listed quantities, warranty duration, or estimated contract value are stated.
### Description
SPECIAL NOTICE:
VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Instron System Retrofit Upgrade Package.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to 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 System Retrofit Upgrade Package.
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 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 10/9/2026. 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 .
Primary Point of Contact:
Laura Quave
Procurement Specialist II
laura.a.quave@nasa.gov
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