Instron 8800MT Controller & Software Upgrade for Instron 8521
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NASA/NSSC is seeking to award a sole source contract to Instron, a Division of Illinois Tool Works, for the upgrade of the Instron 8800MT Controller and Software compatible with the Instron 8521 system, as Instron is the sole provider of this specific equipment. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial items and services, with performance taking place at NASA’s Glenn Research Center. The solicitation number is 80NSSC26939326Q and it is classified under NAICS Code 541519. All responses must be submitted in writing by 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on August 5, 2026, and must reference the assigned ID# for proper tracking; oral communications are not permitted. The purpose of this notice is to evaluate vendor capabilities and qualifications solely to determine whether a competitive procurement is warranted, with the government retaining full discretion over the decision not to compete. The NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 on Ombudsman applies, and inquiries must be directed to the designated points of contact, Monica Wilson and Karen Artis. Any price quotes received at this stage will not be reviewed or accepted.
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*PLEASE NOTE* THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. ANY PRICE OFFERS RECIEVED WILL NOT BE REVIEWED / ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.
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Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Instron 8800MT Controller & Software Upgrade for Instron 8521.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Instron, A Division of Illinois Tool Works, 825 University AVE Norwood, Massachusetts 02062-2643, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Instron, A Division of Illinois Tool Works is the sole provider of Instron 8800MT Controller & Software Upgrade for Instron 8521
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 541519.
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 8/5/2026. 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.
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 .
Primary Point Of Contact:
Monica Wilson
Procurement Assistant
monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov
Primary Point Of Contact:
Karen Artis
Contract Specialist
karen.l.artis@nasa.gov
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