FY26 MTS Purchase

This is a sole-source contract issued by the NASA Shared Services Center for the procurement of MTS FlexTest 40 test system components and associated services under fiscal year 2026, identified by solicitation number 80NSSC26936775Q. The contract, posted on June 24, 2026, with a response deadline of June 26, 2026, is justified under FAR 12.102(a) due to the proprietary nature of MTS Systems Corporation’s Multipurpose TestWare (MPT) software, which is incompatible with competing systems and essential for interoperability with existing NASA Langley Research Center infrastructure. All work, including installation, commissioning, calibration, and operator training, must be performed on-site at NASA Langley’s facility in Hampton, Virginia, by authorized MTS Field Service Engineers using proprietary methods for axial force calibration and ASTM E2309-compliant procedures for LVDT/TEMPO displacement transducers. The scope includes delivery of a complete MTS FlexTest 40 controller system, a 100-kip hydraulic wedge grip set, a pressure intensifier, compatible software, pre-configured Windows 11 computer hardware, and a year-long Software Support Plan providing updates and tuition-free training. Attachments list specific components such as the chassis, signal conditioning modules, temperature control interface kits, and calibration certificate packages, all designated by numeric identifiers without alphabetic labeling or detailed specifications. Packaging, marking, and preservation standards are not explicitly defined beyond references to part numbers for hardware identification, and no MIL-STD compliance is required, consistent with commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12. The contract does not specify pricing, total value, payment office details, invoicing method, or accounting codes, and no competitive evaluation factors or award criteria are provided, as the procurement is non-competitive. The primary point of contact is Shanna L. Patterson of NASA, with submissions required via email only and no oral communications permitted. No representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status disclosures are included, and no options, OCI provisions, or security clearance requirements are identified. The estimated period of performance is 14 months, with performance and acceptance occurring exclusively at the Hampton, Virginia, location.