Calibration System

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT Agency: Department of the Air Force Title of Requirement: INSTRON Model 68TM-50 Table Mounted Materials Testing System Synopsis Number: FA9302-25-Q-0080 PSC / NAICS Code: PSC: 6625 NAICS: 334515, size standard of 750 Employees Proposed Contractor: Instron division of Illinois Tool Works, 825 University Ave, Norwood, MA 02062-2643 Cage 80160 Contracting Activity: Air Force Test Center Engineering Branch (AFTC/PZZF) Proposed Contract Action: The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract to Instron under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) - soliciting from a single source, and FAR 6.302-1 - only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This requirement is for the procurement of INSTRON Model 68TM-50 Table Mounted Materials Testing System including *68TM-50A1 English language option *68TM-50D1 Voltage option 120 V *68TM-50E1 Maximum Crosshead Travel 1119 mm (44.1 in) *68TM-50K1 No Pneumatic Air Control Kit *68TM-50P1 US and Canadian Power Cord Set (NEMA) *68TM-50T2 System will be used for axial and torsion testing. *2910-056 Heavy Duty Load Frame Support Table for All Single and Dual Column Table Top Models, including extra high, extra wide versions Axial Load Cells and Piggyback Adapters *68TM-50LB Tension/Compression Load Cell, Force Capacity: 50 kN (5,000 kgf, 11,250 lbf) *2580-10KN Static Load Cell: 10 kN (1000 kgf, 2250 lbf) *2580-500N Static Load Cell: 500 N (50 kgf, 112 lbf) *2501-209 Piggyback Load Cell Adapter for use with Type D load cell clevis (10kN through 50kN) *2501-208 Piggyback Load Cell Adapter for use with Type D load cell clevis Debris Shields *CP129040 Debris Shield (Horizontal Slide Door) for Dual Column Table Mounted Testing Machines, Standard Height (E1), Standard Width (F1) *CP126944 Debris Shield (Rear Mount) for Dual Column Table Mounted Testing Machines, Standard Height (E1), and Standard Width (F1) Torsion Add-on *2130-050 Torsion Add-On 3.0 for New 6800 Systems *2130-050B3 For 68TM systems - 30 and 50kN capacities *2130-050A1 English language option *2130-050P1 US and Canadian Power Cord Set (NEMA) *2527-303 Biaxial Dynacell, Dynamic Load Cell. - 5 kN (1124 lbf), - 25 Nm (220 in-lb) *2501-273 Mounting plate for 2527-302 and 2527-303 biaxial load cell to the base of a 596X or 68TM system. Sensor Conditioning Cards and Expansion Channel Module *2210-885 Model 6800 Series Sensor Conditioner Card (One sensor conditioner card to be used for torsion add on, leaving one free.) *2210-920 Expansion Channel Module *2210-920A1 For 5900 series, provides 4 additional channels (total of 7 plus load and extension when the controller is ?tted with 3 channels) Strain Gauge Adapters *2210-892 Electrical Adapter for 350 ohm strain gauges. *CP139292 Electrical Adapter for strain gauges.Speci?cations: Full-bridge and Half-bridge con?gurations. Provided with spring loaded terminals for attachment of strain gauge leads. Provides excitation voltage and automatic software calibration. Suitable for maximum strains of 5%. Linearity for strains up to 5%. Less than 3% of reading or 0.01% of full scale - whichever is greater One Pair Compression Platens *2501-162 Compression Platen (Anvil), 50 mm (2 in) diameter, 100 kN 3 Point Flex Fixture *2810-400 Flexure Fixture, 3-Point Bend, ASTM D790, ISO 178, ISO 14125 *2810-400A1 Lower Support Anvils, diameter: 10 mm. T-Slot Table *2850-205 T-Slot Table, 50 kN (5,000 kgf, 11,250 lbf). Wedge Grips *2716-020 Mechanical Wedge Action Grips, 50 kN. *2703-151 Jaw Faces, Flat Serrated, 0 - 6.4 mm opening, 16 teeth per inch. For 2716-010, 2716-015, 2716-020, and 2736-015 wedge action grips. *2703-156 Jaw Faces, Flat Serrated, 6.4 - 12.7 mm opening, 25 teeth per inch. For 2716-010, 2716-015, 2716-020, and 2736-015 wedge action grips. Advanced Screw Grips *2710-116 Advanced Screw Side-Action Grips. Force capacity: 10 kN (1,000 kgf, 2,250 lbf). *2702-316 Jaw Faces, Serrated. 25 mm wide x 38 mm high (1 x 1.5 in) for 2712-04x Pneumatic and 2710-113/4/5/6 Advanced Screw Action Grips. *2702-326 Jaw Faces, Serrated, 150 mm wide x 50 mm high (6 x 2 in.) for 2712-04x Pneumatic and 2710-113/4/5/6 Advanced Screw Action Grips. Quick Disconnects for Customer Built Fixtures *2501-251 Adaptor - Type Dm (0.5 in clevis pin) interface. For use with 2710-100 and 200 Series screw side-action grips. *2501-254 Adaptor - Type Om (6 mm clevis pin) interface. For use with 2710-100 Series screw side-action grips. Bluehill Universal Testing Software *2450-700 Bluehill Universal Testing Software for NEW 3300, 3400, 5900, 59 Series,6800, 8800, and New EXTEND Retro?ts *2450-700A1 English language option *2450-700C9 For 6800 controller series *2450-700E1 Test Method Suite - Applications Module Suite *2450-700F1 TestPro?ler *2450-700K1 5900 and 6800 Advanced Performance Touch Panel PC *2490-696 Operator Dashboard for new and existing 3300 / 3400 / 5500 / 5500A / 5900/ 6800 Series Systems *2490-696B1 21.5 inch Touch Computer *2490-696M2 Operator Dashboard arm mounting for table model systems with extruded column covers and T-slots. *2490-696P1 US and Canadian Power Cord Set (NEMA) On-site Services *1400-050 System Installation and Integration *1450-055 Onsite Software Integration, Introduction to Bluehill Fundamentals and Test Method Development *1450-057 Onsite Bluehill Universal Instruction for Advanced Features and Optional Modules *1480-201 Enhanced Force Veri?cation, 0-300 KN (0-67,442 lbs), BOTH DIRECTIONS (Tension and Compression). *1460-201 Enhanced Crosshead Speed (ASTM E2658) and Displacement Veri?cation (ASTM E2309): BOTH DIRECTIONS, no load and not cyclic. *1481-337 Enhanced Torque Veri??cation up to 226 N-m (2,000 lbf-in) *1471-302 Enhanced Rotary Stroke and Rotary Speed Veri?cation (BOTH Directions) Support and Warranty *1405-710 Instron Connect Agreement for New Systems or Software Upgrades/Updates *1405-501 System Warranty Services Shipping Shipping to Edwards AFB Loading Dock Market research, including a sources sought showed there was no other product that met all the government's requirements. Authority for Sole Source: FAR 6.302-1 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Commercial Item Determination: These parts qualify as commercial items under FAR 2.101 and will be procured using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. Submission Information: This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. A solicitation will not be issued. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement that demonstrates their ability to fulfill the Government's requirement. Responses must include technical documentation sufficient to determine capability. All responses must be submitted electronically to: Alexia Del Real, alexia.del_real@us.af.mil and Christina M. Day, christina.day.6@us.af.mil Response Deadline: 11 Aug 2025 Disclaimer: A determination not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.