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Instron Calibration
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at China Lake, California, intends to acquire Instron calibration services on a sole-source basis from Instron Corporation, located in Norwood, Massachusetts. This procurement covers a base year with two additional option years and is specifically for calibrating an existing machine, which necessitates the use of Instron’s specialized expertise and equipment. The agency emphasizes that this is not a competitive solicitation, but interested firms capable of providing the required calibration and demonstrating relevant experience, assets, and reliability are invited to submit a capability statement within five days of the notice’s publication. All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and additional registration requirements, including notarized letters for entities updating or creating SAM registrations, are outlined to ensure compliance and eligibility for federal awards. The contract is associated with solicitation number N6893626Q5005, posted on October 8, 2025, with responses due by October 13, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS code 811310, which pertains to maintenance and repair of commercial and industrial machinery and equipment. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Virginia Dennison, reachable via email or phone, and further details about the opportunity can be accessed through the SAM.gov link provided. The Department of the Navy emphasizes the importance of maintaining active SAM registrations and adhering to the additional documentation requirements to facilitate the award process.
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open competitive basis the following items: Instron Calibration with a base year and 2 option years. This requirement is sole sourced Instron Corporation, 825 University Avenue, Norwood, MA due to this being a calibration of an existing machine. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response to Virginia Dennison at contact@example.gov no later than 5 days after the date of publication of this notice, which shall be considered by the agency. The response shall reference solicitation number N6893626Q5005 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm’s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.
All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.
Going forward, all new entities registering in GSA's System for Award Management (SAM), as well as existing registrations being updated or renewed, will require the submission of an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator for the entity associated with the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Effective June 11, 2018, entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov to apply only for federal assistance opportunities such as grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. Additionally, Effective June 29, 2018, all non-Federal entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take several days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an "Active" status as the government cannot award to an entity without an "Active" SAM registration. More information can be found at www.gsa.gov/samupdate.
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