Project Information

Bid Title

Intent on Sole Source: Instron 5985 Universal Testing Machine Preventative Maintenance and Calibration

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Washington

Published Date

Aug 15, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 18, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

N4523A26Q0019

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Project Description

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Intent on Sole Source: Instron 5985 Universal Testing Machine Preventative Maintenance and Calibration

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

N4523A26Q0019

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE NAVY

Major Command

NAVSEA

Sub Command

NAVSEA SHIPYARD

Office

PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD IMF

General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
• Original Published Date: Aug 14, 2026 08:53 am PDT
• Original Response Date: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 pm PDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Sep 02, 2026
• Initiative:

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code: J066 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
• NAICS Code:
  • 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
• Place of Performance:
  Silverdale , WA 98315
  USA

Description

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. A DETERMINATION NOT TO COMPETE THE PROPOSED PROCUREMENT BASED UPON REPONSES TO THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT.

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) hereby provide notice of its intent to award a sole-source firm fixed price contract to Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity. Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (INSTRON). A Justification and Approval has been prepared. The period of performance is estimated to be September 2026 to September 2029 at PSNS & IMF to provide preventative maintenance and calibration service on the Instron 5985 Universal Testing Machine (UTM), Instron 3367 UTM, Wilson Rockwell Hardness Tester and associated equipment.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUESTOR FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities, in a quote. To do so, respond to this requirement no later than 18, August 2026 12:00pm, PST. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. PSNS & IMF will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for the award. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with “RESPONSE TO ITENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR N4523A26Q0019 in the subject line.

All documents submitted will not be returned. All interest parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Gabrielle Guerrero, Contract Specialist by email at gabrielle.m.guerrero3.civ@us.navy.mil and Edwin Baldoria Contracting Officer by email at edwin.m.baldoria.civ@us.navy.mil . The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor’s capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 1400 FARRAGUT AVE
• BREMERTON , WA 98314-5001
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Gabrielle Guerrero
• gabrielle.m.guerrero3.civ@us.navy.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

• Edwin Baldoria
• edwin.m.baldoria.civ@us.navy.mil

History

• Aug 14, 2026 08:53 am PDTSpecial Notice (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC JMaintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

• NAICS 541380Testing Laboratories

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