Sources Sought 500Kip Compression Testing Frame Tender - 144866297

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Country: USA

Summary: Sources Sought Notice for 500Kip Compression Testing Frame

Deadline: 17 Jul 2026

Posting Date: 10 Jul 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 144866297

Document Ref. No.: 1333ND-26-01127

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

Notice ID Number 1333ND-26-01127
Title: Sources Sought Notice for an 500-kip Compression Testing Frame
Department of Commerce -NIST Purchase Request Number: NB731080-26-01227
The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research and identify potential sources of commercial products/services that satisfy the Government-s anticipated needs. NIST encourages responses from all capable sources, including small businesses, to inform acquisition strategy and promote competition.
NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
BACKGROUND
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...
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 01, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

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