Notice of Intent: 500-kip Compression Testing Frameview on SAM.gov

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Contracting Opportunities Announcement Type : Special Notice Announcement Number: NIST-NOI-26-01227 Subject: Procurement of 500-kip Compression Testing Frame Introduction This is a notice of intent, not a request for a quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued, and quotations will not be requested. Purpose The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intend to negotiate a firm-fixed priced purchase order on a sole source basis with the Forney LP, located at 2050 Jacksons Pointe CT, Zelienople, PA 16063-2840 USA. The purchase order will specifically procure a 500-kip Compression Testing Frame as well as a Laser Extensometer in order to advance the NIST Materials and Structural System Division (MSSD) standards development. Authority This acquisition is being conducted using the procedures at FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1000 Employees. Description The Materials and Structural Systems Division (MSSD), within the Engineering Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), serves as a world-class resource for developing and promoting science-based tools—including measurements, data, models, protocols, and reference standards—to advance the global competitiveness of U.S. industry through innovations in building materials and construction technology, while enhancing the safety, security, and sustainability of the Nation's buildings and physical infrastructure. To support these mission objectives, MSSD requires a commercially available 500-kip automatic compression testing system with a fully integrated laser extensometer for conducting concrete materials testing. The system must be capable of performing compression, flexural, splitting tensile, and modulus of elasticity/Poisson's ratio testing in accordance with applicable ASTM standards. Integration of the laser extensometer with the testing machine's controls and data acquisition system is a minimum technical requirement to ensure accurate measurements, seamless system operation, and reliable data collection. Accordingly, the contractor shall furnish and deliver one (1) commercially available 500-kip automatic compression testing system equipped with a fully integrated laser extensometer and all associated hardware, software, and accessories necessary to perform the required testing in accordance with the Requirements Document. Sole Source Determination The sole-source determination is based on the results of the Government's market research, which identified Forney LP as the only known source capable of meeting NIST's minimum technical requirements. Market research included a review of commercially available compression testing systems and engagement with industry to identify potential manufactur…