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HYDRAULIC COLLET SPECIMENT GRIPS
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The NASA Shared Services Center is seeking to acquire one set of upper and lower hydraulic collet specimen grips for an Instron Model 8521C6712 axial torsion mechanical test frame to be used at the NASA Glenn Research Center. The required equipment must include collets for 30mm, 25mm, and 12mm specimens, feature a maximum grip rating of +/- 100 kN, and be suitable for both tension and compression. The procurement includes the provision of an attachment kit, professional installation, and a one-year warranty. NASA intends to award this as a sole source contract to Instron DBA as Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW) under FAR 12.102(a), as ITW is identified as the sole provider of grips compatible with existing NASA equipment. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 and follows FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial items. While the government is currently requesting capability statements by September 4, 2026, to determine if the procurement will remain non-competitive, the effort is being expedited to ensure award before September 30.
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$38,191Place of Performance
MSSet-Aside
Awardee
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCAward Issued Date
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Submission Closed
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Synopsis: POSTING TIME HAS BEEN REDUCED TO ACCOMODATE THE AWARD BEFORE 9/30
VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for ACUMENTRICS UPS.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to INSTRON DBA AS ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC (ITW) under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that ITW is the sole provider of HYDRAULIC COLLET SPECIMEN GRIPS, AND IS COMPATIBLE WITH EQUIPMENT ALREADY IN PLACE AT NASA.
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 9/4/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
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