Hydraulic Wedge Grips for Instron 68TM50B26981 Test Frame

NASA’s Glenn Research Center requires a set of hydraulic, water‑cooled wedge grips for an Instron Model 68TM50B26981 electro‑mechanical test frame, including custom carbide‑coated jaw inserts, a 100 kN alignment fixture, attachment kit, installation services, and a one‑year warranty. The agency intends to award the contract as a sole‑source procurement to Illinois Tool Works Inc. under FAR 12.102(a). Vendors must submit capability statements (not price quotes) by the deadline; oral responses are not accepted. The effort will be performed at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. • Required equipment: hydraulic water‑cooled wedge grip set (± 100 kN) with specific jaw thickness ranges. • Includes alignment fixture for 2580‑50 kN load cell, installation, and one‑year warranty. • Sole‑source award to Illinois Tool Works; only capability statements are evaluated for potential competition.