Materials and Textiles Lab Tensile Tester

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, specifically for the purchase and delivery of one (1) Tensile Tester, its installation, and the removal of the current tester. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract.

• Provide and install one (1) Tensile Tester.

• Remove the existing tester (Instron 5584).

• The Tensile Tester must meet the Salient Characteristics detailed in Attachment 1.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery date for the tester is implied by the quote submission deadline.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Questions Due: 10:00 am EDT, Friday, 24 April 2026 (submit via email).

• Answers Provided: On or around Monday, 27 April 2026.

• Quotes Due: 4:00 pm EDT, Friday, 1 May 2026 (submit via email).

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable, responsible offeror. Price is the primary evaluation factor, followed by technical evaluation of the lowest three (3) quotes (or fewer if less are received).

• Quote Validity: Minimum of 45 calendar days from the quote submission date.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• NAICS Code: 334519

• Small Business Size Standard: 600 employees.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no written solicitation will be issued.

• The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

• The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

• Offerors must include their SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number and/or Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code in their quote.

• Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference, with some listed in full text.

• Attachments referenced: Attachment 1 – Salient Characteristics, Rev 1; Attachment 2 - Questions and Answers.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the installation and rigging of a large test machine and the removal of an existing test system.

• Rigging and Delivery: The distance from the truck delivery location to the lab installation is approximately 150 feet, requiring two forklifts. There are no obstacles in the way. The delivery location has a standard height receiving dock on the same floor as the test lab. There is no preferred local rigging company for WPAFB.
• Existing Machine: The existing Instron machine to be removed is 138 inches in height and weighs 2,420 lbs.
• New Test System Space: There is ample floor space and ceiling height available for the new test system.
• Test Space Specification: The 105-inch specification refers to the total required vertical test space prior to installation of load cells or fixtures.
• Calibration Scope: Calibration for displacement (105 inches) and speed (up to 12 inches/min) is required only for tension. The calibration scope for displacement does not need to cover the entire 105 inches, but rather approximately 10 inches of movement after the specimen is placed in the fixture.
• Contract Type: This is a brand-new contract.

This Q&A document clarifies details related to the physical installation, space requirements, and calibration specifications, which may impact bidder cost estimations and technical proposals. It confirms the contract is new and provides dimensions and weights for rigging planning.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, specifically a Materials and Textiles Lab Tensile Tester. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The requirement includes the purchase and delivery of one Tensile Tester, installation, and removal of the current tester (Instron 5584).

• One (1) Tensile Tester

• Installation of the new Tensile Tester

• Removal of the existing Instron 5584 tester

• The new tester must meet the Salient Characteristics detailed in Attachment 1.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery dates are specified for individual CLINs.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Questions Due: Friday, 24 April 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

• Answers Provided: On or around Monday, 27 April 2026

• Quotes Due: Friday, 1 May 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

• Submission Method: Email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.

• Evaluation Factors:

  • Price: Evaluated based on price, ranked lowest to highest.
  • Technical: Lowest three (3) offers will undergo technical evaluation. If fewer than three are technically acceptable, additional offers will be evaluated. Evaluation is based on the ability to furnish the requested items and meet requirements.

• Quote Validity: Minimum of 45 calendar days from the quote request date.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• NAICS Code: 334519

• Small Business Size Standard: 600 employees.

• Offerors must include their SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number and/or CAGE code.

• Offerors must provide detailed product information, including model numbers and descriptions.

• All FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and available at www.acquisition.gov.

• Payment will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Attachment 1 – Salient Characteristics is dated 22 April 2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Salient Characteristics" for a Tensile Tester, detailing the essential features and specifications required for the equipment.

• Description: Requires the Contractor to provide, install, and remove an old tester (Instron 5584) at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton OH.
• System Requirements:
  • Minimum static force capacity of 150 KN.
  • Extra-height load frame with tall support base and stabilizers.
  • Delivery with static load cells of 150 kN and 50 kN.
  • Comprehensive software suite for control, test method development, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.
  • Intuitive, user-friendly operating software with capabilities for creating and storing user-defined test methods.
  • Software with standard calculations and customized report generation.
  • Onsite crosshead speed of 12”/min and displacement of 105" (with certificate of compliance).
  • Minimum 24” distance between twin columns.
  • Minimum one-year comprehensive system warranty (parts, labor, travel) and two years of priority technical support/software updates.
  • Rigging included.
• Vendor Responsibilities:
  • Provide labor, materials, equipment, and transportation for delivery and installation.
  • Remove existing Instron 5584 tester.
  • Ensure installation by a factory-trained and certified Service Engineer.
  • Include system introduction and safety overview for up to four operators.
  • Provide detailed onsite software instruction for up to four operators, including development of up to five new or converted test methods.
  • Perform onsite integration with a customer-supplied computer.
  • Perform onsite force verification (ASTM E4) in tension and compression across the full 0-150 KN range (with certificate of compliance).
• Installation and Access Clearances:
  • Installation area has a floor-to-ceiling clearance of 14 feet.
  • Facility access doors and area accommodate two miniature motorized forklifts.

This document defines the critical technical specifications and performance requirements for the Tensile Tester. Bidders must ensure their proposed solution meets or exceeds all listed salient characteristics to be considered compliant. It also details the contractor's responsibilities regarding installation, removal of old equipment, training, and verification.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, specifically the purchase and delivery of one (1) Tensile Tester, installation of the tester, and removal of the current tester (Instron 5584). The acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable, responsible offeror.

• One (1) Tensile Tester

• Installation of the Tensile Tester

• Removal of the existing tester (Instron 5584)

• The Tensile Tester must meet the Salient Characteristics detailed in Attachment 1.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery dates are specified for each CLIN.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Questions Due: Friday, 24 April 2026, 10:00 am EDT.

• Answers to Questions: On or around Monday, 27 April 2026.

• Quotes Due: Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 4:00 pm EDT.

• Quote Submission: Via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.

• Quote Validity: Minimum of 45 calendar days.

• Evaluation Factors:

  • Price: Lowest to highest.
  • Technical: Lowest three (3) offers will undergo technical evaluation. If fewer than three are technically acceptable, the process continues with the next lowest quotes.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• NAICS Code: 334519

• Small Business Size Standard: 600

• The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

• The Government reserves the right to re-evaluate quotations and award on a SOME, NONE, or ALL basis.

• Offerors must include their SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number and/or Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.

• Offerors must provide detailed product information to ensure requirements are met.

• Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics, dated 20 April 2026, is a key document for technical requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Salient Characteristics" for a Tensile Tester. It details the specific technical requirements and vendor responsibilities for providing and installing a new testing machine, and removing an old one.

System Requirements:

• Minimum static force capacity of 150 KN.
• Extra-height load frame with tall support base and stabilizers.
• Delivery with static load cells of 150 kN and 50 kN capacities.
• Comprehensive software suite for control, test method development, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.
• Intuitive, user-friendly operating software for creating and storing complex test methods.
• Software with standard calculations and ability to generate customized reports.
• Onsite crosshead speed of 12”/min and displacement of 105" (with certificate of compliance).
• Minimum 24” distance between twin columns.
• Minimum one-year comprehensive system warranty (parts, labor, travel) and two years of priority technical support and software updates.
• Rigging included.

Vendor Responsibilities:

• Provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation for delivery and installation.
• Remove the existing Instron 5584 tester.
• Ensure installation by a factory-trained and certified Service Engineer.
• Provide full system introduction and safety overview for up to four operators.
• Provide detailed onsite software instruction for up to four operators, including development of up to five new or converted test methods.
• Perform onsite integration with a customer-supplied computer.
• Perform onsite force verification (ASTM E4) in tension and compression across the full 0-150 KN range (with certificate of compliance).

This document defines the critical technical specifications and vendor obligations for the procurement of a new Tensile Tester. Bidders must ensure their proposed solution meets all listed characteristics and that they can fulfill all specified vendor responsibilities, including removal of old equipment, installation, training, and verification. This forms the basis for technical proposals and evaluation.