Instron System Retrofit Upgrade
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NASA Shared Services Center is seeking an Instron System Retrofit Upgrade Package for the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The objective is to modernize an existing Instron 5584 Electromechanical Universal Testing System by implementing 6800 Series upgrades, including updated control electronics and software, to enhance operator safety, ergonomics, and system longevity. The scope of work includes the installation and integration of Bluehill Universal Software on a NASA-supplied computer, an Instron Connect agreement, system warranty services, and onsite software training for fundamentals and test method development. The procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, with NAICS code 334516. NASA intends to award a sole source contract to Illinois Tool Works Inc., as they have been determined to be the sole provider of this specific retrofit package. Technical requirements include enhanced load cell force verification from 0-300 kN and crosshead speed and displacement verification performed in accordance with ASTM E2658 and ASTM E2309. The period of performance is eight weeks after receipt of order. Interested organizations must submit capability statements to the primary point of contact, Laura Quave, by October 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CST for the purpose of determining if the procurement will be competed.
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SPECIAL NOTICE:
VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Instron System Retrofit Upgrade Package.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC 825 University AVE Norwood, Massachusetts 02062-2643 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC is the sole provider of Instron System Retrofit Upgrade Package.
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 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 10/9/2026. 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 .
Primary Point of Contact:
Laura Quave
Procurement Specialist II
laura.a.quave@nasa.gov
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