Universal Materials Testing System Supply and Integration

The contract involves the supply, integration, and installation of a 5 kN universal materials testing system featuring a dual-column load frame, a precision load-weighing system, dedicated control software, and advanced data acquisition electronics designed for multi-mode mechanical testing. This equipment will enable comprehensive mechanical characterizations across various materials under controlled conditions, supporting research and development activities requiring high accuracy and repeatability in force, displacement, and strain measurements. The system must be fully functional upon delivery and installed at the designated location in Manhattan, Kansas, with all components seamlessly integrated to ensure operational readiness. The opportunity is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 333314, with a posted date of August 5, 2026, and a response deadline of August 17, 2026. The contracting entity is the USDA ARS AFM APD, under the Department of Agriculture, and performance is required at a facility located in Manhattan with a zip code of 66502. No specific set-aside provisions or point of contact details are provided, and bidders are expected to respond through the official SAM.gov portal linked under the contract reference. All deliverables must meet the technical specifications outlined for the testing system to ensure compliance with the end user’s research and validation requirements.