Opportunity
SAM #N0042127Q1009
Instron 34TM-30 Materials Testing System with Configuration and Integration
Buyer
Naval Center for Advanced Computing and Data (NAWCAD)
Posted
October 08, 2026
Respond By
October 15, 2026
Identifier
N0042127Q1009
NAICS
334516, 334519
The Department of the Navy is seeking a configured Instron benchtop materials testing system for its Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division. - Government buyer: Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Patuxent River, Maryland. - OEM: Instron is the named manufacturer and intended sole-source provider. - Requested product: One Instron 34TM-30 table-mounted materials testing system (part number 34TM-30), configured with specialized grips, fixtures, sensors, and software. - Included service: On-site integration is described as part of the system configuration. - Delivery requirement: Within six weeks of award. - The notice identifies a firm-fixed-price purchase and indicates the Government may consider other offers.
Description
SECTION A
U.S. Government ~ Tax Exempt
Solicitation Information
All quotes/responses shall be submitted via email to JaNae Lester at janae.a.lester.civ@us.navy.mil no later than Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 3:00 PM EST.
Solicitation N0042127Q1009 is issued as an intent to sole source. The Government intends to purchase on a firm fixed-price basis, and to solicit and negotiate the proposed purchase order on a sole source basis with Instron, under the authority implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by FAR Part 13.106-1(b).
This is a firm fixed-price procurement; therefore, the offeror’s intial offer should represent the vendor’s best quote in terms of price and technical acceptability.
Basis for Award
The Government intends to award this on a sole source basis. All interested parties MUST submit their capabilities and a quote no later than Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 3:00PM EST. The Government will make a decision to consider other offers.
Instructions to Offerors
Please include the following information with your response:
FOB: Shipping Cost: Cage Code: Small Business – Yes __ No __ Estimated Delivery Date: If available on a Pricelist please provide a copy.
Government Point of Contact:
JaNae Lester
Naval Air Warfare Center AD (PAX)
21983 Bundy Road, BLDG 441
Patuxent River, MD 20670-1127