Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Notice of Intent 500Kip Compression Testing Frame
Deadline: 24 Jul 2026
Posting Date: 20 Jul 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 145526093
Document Ref. No.: 1333ND-26-01127
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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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, splittin...
Notice ID: 1333nd-26-01127
Department/Ind. Agency: commerce, department of
Sub-tier: national institute of standards and technology
Office: dept of commerce nist
NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: aug 08, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Documents
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