Installation of Instron Machineview on SAM.gov

Amendment 2 08/18/2026: The purpose of this amendment is to attach an updated Q&A sheet. This file is labelled as "QA Instron Update 2". Also, the due date for offerors is being extended to 08/20/2026 @1600. Amendment 1: The purpose of this amendment is to post a Q&A sheet stemming from questions asked at the site visit. This Q&A is being attached as file "QA Instron Update 1". This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO FAR part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W911QY-26-R-INST is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the installation of an Instron Machine at Natick Soldiers Systems Center. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The applicable NAICs and PSC codes are 236220 and Z2DB respectively. The size standard for NAICs code 238190 is $45 million. Line Items, Quantities, and Units of Measure: Line Item 0001: The contractor shall remove existing Instron Machine from room S126 and move to the warehouse, install new Instron machine, raise existing walls and ceiling to accommodate new Instron machine, furnish and install power to new Instron, and furnish and install air to the new Instron. Description of Requirement: The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform all work, purchase, and installation of this new Instron Machine. The contractor shall remove existing Instron Machine from room S126 and move to the warehouse, install new Instron machine, raise existing walls and ceiling to accommodate new Instron machine, furnish/install power to new Instron, and furnish/install air to the new Instron. Dates and Deliveries: F.O.B Point is destination, any deliveries are to be made at 15 General Green Ave, Natick, MA 01760. ATTN: Joshua Bulotsky. Inspection and Acceptance to be conducted via the United States Army Combat Capabilities Developmental Command – Soldier Center (CCDC-SC). The period of performance for this acquisition will be 60 working days from the date of award. Solicitation Provisions/Contract Clauses incorporated by Reference: 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Representation. 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. 52.204-7 System for Award Management-Registration. (Deviation 2026 O0038) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. 52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance. (Deviation 2026-O0038) 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided …