Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Automatic Compression Testing Machine
Deadline: 14 Aug 2026
Posting Date: 31 Jul 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 146292738
Document Ref. No.: NIST-SSN-NOI-26-7302192
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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BACKGROUND
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify alternative sources that (a) are capable of meeting NIST-s minimum requirements for the following commercial products and (b) would be interested in competing for that requirement:
The Contractor shall provide one Automatic Compression Testing Machine which meets the minimum requirements identified below.
1) Connectivity:
Shall be able to interface with PC.
Shall include software to operate from PC
Shall be adaptable to US electrical system.
System specifications:
450-kip (2000 kN) capacity
Capable of testing 4” x 8” concrete cylinders (and smaller cubes)
Shall include platens for above
Capable testing 4” x 4” x 14” concrete beams
Shall include fixture for above
Single footprint (standalone) machine (no external hydraulic pump needed)
Shall include pedestal to elevate to normal working height
Shall be automatic - in that it permits programmable and repeatable testing parameters yet with expandable channels for future considerations.
NIST has not yet determined its acquisition strategy for this requirement and encourages interested sources to respond to this Notice.
If NIST-s market research indicates there are alternative sources that are capable and interested in competing to fill this requirement, separate and apart from Myers Associates, Inc UEI: H38PHG6V2RF3 then NIST will consider conducting a competitive acquisition in accordance with law and regulation. To be clear, NIST-s identification of Myers Associates, Inc in this Notice does not constitute a binding commitment or obligation for it to conduct a sole source procurement with Myers Associates, Inc for this requirement.
Instructions for Responding to Respond to This Notice
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Notice ID: nist-ssn-noi-26-7302192
Department/Ind. Agency: commerce, department of
Sub-tier: national institute of standards and technology
Office: dept of commerce nist
Product Service Code: 6635 - physical properties testing and inspection
NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: aug 29, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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