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66--Subject: Sole Source for Dual Column Table Top Tension Testing Instrument System

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W911QY001020899Federal

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Natick plans to award a firm fixed price contract under a sole source justification to Illinois Tool Works Inc., operating as Instron, for the purchase of one Model 5969 dual column table top tension testing instrument system. This product is uniquely manufactured by Illinois Tool Works Inc. and is required to integrate with an existing Instron textile testing system, making them the only eligible supplier. The procurement is governed under FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), reflecting a limited competition scenario due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. The solicitation, identified by number W911QY001020899, references NAICS code 334519 and SIC code 3829, aligning with industrial instrument manufacturing. The contract opportunity is not publicly posted on the Natick website, but responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration. Interested parties were directed to forward inquiries by February 8, 2013, to the designated contract specialist, emphasizing a limited window for engagement ahead of award. The office managing this procurement is located at Natick, Massachusetts, under the Department of Defense structure.

General Info

U.S. Army awards sole source fixed-price contract to Illinois Tool Works for proprietary tension testing system.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

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PostedJan 28

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

Office AddressNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

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Full Description

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - APG,Natick Contracting Division, intends to award a firm fixed price contract under FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), only one responsible source, to ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC., (DBA INSTRON), Norwood, MA, for one Model 5969 dual column table top tension testing instrument system. ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. is the sole proprietor of this product, with no other providers. This product is needed to integrate into an existing Instron textile testing system. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334519. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3829. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) will not be posted on the Natick web site. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Questions/inquiries for this notice should be sent to Lynn Pina, Contract Specialist, contact@example.gov, by 03:00 PM, February 8, 2013.