# 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

<p><u>SECTION A</u></p>

<p>U.S. Government ~ Tax Exempt</p>

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<p><u>Solicitation Information</u></p>

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<p>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Solicitation&nbsp;N0042127Q1009 is issued as an intent to sole source.&nbsp; 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 <strong><u><em>Instron</em></u></strong>, under the authority implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by FAR Part 13.106-1(b).&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>This is a firm fixed-price procurement; therefore, the offeror&rsquo;s intial offer should represent the vendor&rsquo;s best quote in terms of price and technical acceptability.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>***Basis for Award***</p>

<p>The Government intends to award this on a sole source basis.&nbsp; All interested parties MUST submit their capabilities and a quote no later than Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 3:00PM EST.&nbsp; The Government will make a decision to consider other offers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>***Instructions to Offerors***</p>

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<p>Please include the following information with your response:</p>

<ol>
	<li>FOB:</li>
	<li>Shipping Cost:</li>
	<li>Cage Code:</li>
	<li>Small Business &ndash; Yes ___&nbsp; No ___</li>
	<li>Estimated Delivery Date:</li>
	<li>If available on a Pricelist please provide a copy.</li>
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<p><u>Government Point of Contact:&nbsp; </u></p>

<p>JaNae Lester</p>

<p>Naval Air Warfare Center AD (PAX)</p>

<p>21983 Bundy Road, BLDG 441</p>

<p>Patuxent River, MD 20670-1127</p>

<p>Email: janae.a.lester.civ@us.navy.mil</p>

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