Universal Testing Machine

N00164-26-Q-0031 – SOLE SOURCE – UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE – PSC 6640 – NAICS 334519 

ISSUE DATE 06 JAN 2026 – CLOSING DATE 15 JAN 2026 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time 

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for

Universal Testing Machine with Bluehill Universal Software, Intron, P/N: 68TM-30

SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, limited sources or brand name only Instron Illinois Tool Work, 825 University Ave Norwood, MA 02062, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being solicited on a sole source/brand name only basis because Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at.  

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13 as a written .  Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0031 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.   

All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.   

For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. 

Offers shall be e-mailed to trista.m.ray.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 15 JAN 2026 – 4:00 PM EASTERN TIME.