Adhesive materials tester
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source purchase order to Instron Company for an adhesive materials tester. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but rather an announcement of NRL's intent to procure a specific testing instrument from a single source.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for a testing instrument consisting of a table-top 5 kN (500 kgf, 1125 lbf) capacity load frame, a load weighing system, and software for machine control and data acquisition. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334513 and PSC 6625 (Electrical And Electronic Properties Measuring And Testing Instruments).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13.106-1(b))
- Intended Awardee: Instron Company
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Published: March 13, 2026
- Response to Notice: Interested parties may identify their capabilities to respond to this requirement. Any response must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Evaluation
Information received from interested parties will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation or request for offers, and no solicitation package is available. No reimbursement will be provided for costs connected with providing capability information. All correspondence should reference Notice of Intent number N0017326Q-1301339028.