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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying and installing a suite of mechanical testing equipment upgrades for five existing Instron 6800 Series EM systems. The effort includes retrofit packages for each system, five 3119-600 and 3119-610 Series environmental chambers, five AVE3 Video Extensometers, a Torsion Add-On Kit 3.0 for one system, a 3621-002 Hydraulic Power Unit, a CP139996 Closed-Loop Water Chiller, and a CP141000 Remote Start/Stop System. All equipment must be delivered to and installed on-site at NSWC IHD in Indian Head, Maryland, with commissioning, verification, calibration, and comprehensive user training performed by factory-trained technicians within six months of award. The proposal must include a capabilities statement of no more than ten pages detailing relevant experience within the last three years, including contract numbers, role as prime or subcontractor, and for small businesses, documentation demonstrating the ability to perform at least half of the work. All submissions must contain the company name, address, business size, taxpayer identification number, DUNS number, CAGE code, and point-of-contact information. The government is not committed to awarding a contract based on this synopsis, and no response to inquiries or submissions will be provided. Any future formal solicitation will be separately published. Special requirements include strict adherence to Department of Defense OPSEC protocols and NSWC IHD 3070.3D, mandatory completion of OPSEC training for all personnel, and compliance with TAA and TMP 2.0 standards for software. All shipping costs are the contractor’s responsibility, and warranty requirements align with standard commercial terms. The solicitation number is N00174-26-SIMACQ-10-0047, and responses are due by July 14, 2026.
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Place of Performance
Indian Head, MD, 20640, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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This is a Sources Sought Synopsis. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made because of this market survey.
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC IHD) is looking to procure the following InStron system items:
- 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5965U4687
- 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5966U4688
- 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5966U4689
- 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5985U469
- 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5967S2737
- On-site installation, verification, and training for (5) retrofits, (5) environmental chambers, and (5) AVE3s
- AVE3 Video Extensometer
- 3119-606 Series Chambers
- 3119-610 Series Chamber
- 3621-002 Hydraulic Power Unit
- CP139996 Closed-Loop Water Chiller
- CP141000 Remote Start/Stop System
- On-site installation and commissioning for Hydraulic Power Unit, Chiller, and Start/Stop system
- Torsion Add On 3.0 for System ID 5967S2737
Please see the attached draft Statement of Work for required tasking.
It is requested that interested businesses submit a brief capabilities statement (no more than 10 pages in length, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the services listed above. This documentation should address prior/current experience performing efforts of a similar size and scope within the last 3 years, including contract number, organization support and indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor. If company is a small business, documentation must also address company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the work.
All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size; Taxpayer Identification number; DUNS number; CAGE code; and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
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