Notice of Intent To Award Sole Source; Instron Model 68SC-2 Universal Testing System
ID: SHOPPR25000622Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONDIVISION 0700QUANTICO, VA, 22135, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b39cf870df554ddf8947994e86ab73ff/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), intends to award a sole-source contract for the acquisition of an Instron Model 68SC-2 Universal Testing System, which is crucial for enhancing the capabilities of the Laboratory Division's Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center (TEDAC). This procurement aims to automate explosive compression tests, thereby improving precision and reducing inconsistencies associated with manual testing methods. The contract will include on-site installation, training, and necessary accessories, supporting the FBI's broader strategy to strengthen explosive device detection capabilities. Interested parties must contact Contracting Officer Bryan Lane via email by February 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM (EST) to express their interest and capability, as only emailed responses will be considered.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bryan Lane
    (703) 632-8071
    bvlane@fbi.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    Instron SAMgov jofoc.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks to justify a sole-source contract for the acquisition of an Instron Model 68SC-2 Single Column Tabletop Testing System. This procurement, valued under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, is aimed at supporting the Laboratory Division's Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center (TEDAC) and its Improvised Explosives Detection and Synthesis (TIEDS) Center. The system will automate explosive compression tests to enhance precision and reduce inconsistencies currently associated with manual methods. The justification cites 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, which allow for a sole-source contract when only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements. The contract includes on-site installation, training, and various accessories vital for testing explosive materials. A notice will be published on SAM.gov to invite other vendors to validate their capabilities, although market research indicated Instron’s unique qualifications. The contracting officer will ensure the expected costs are fair and reasonable, as Instron's proposal includes a price discount. This initiative is part of a broader strategy by the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security to bolster the country's explosive device detection capabilities and maintain clear operational standards across related agencies.
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