Instron Hydraulic Wedge Grip System
ID: N68335-25-Q-0211Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIVJOINT BASE MDL, NJ, 08733, USA

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

PSC

MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (K066)

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https://sam.gov/opp/988fb0fd52914b0a8c9a8cca39130a2b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), intends to procure a Hydraulic Wedge Grip System from Instron on a sole-source basis for use in the Environmental Test Laboratory within the Prototype, Manufacturing, and Test Division. This procurement is essential for measuring, displaying, and controlling industrial process variables, which are critical for various testing and evaluation processes. The contract will be awarded under the authority of 10 USC 3204(a)(1) as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, and while no solicitation package will be available, responses from interested parties will be considered within fifteen days of this notice. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Jeff Chelston at jeffrey.m.chelston.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 240-577-5754.

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    Jeff Chelston
    (240) 577-5754
    jeffrey.m.chelston.civ@us.navy.mil
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