Adhesive materials tester

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Instron Company for the purchase of a testing instrument. The instrument shall consist of a table-top 5 kN (500 kgf, 1125 lbf) capacity load frame, a load weighing system, software for machine control and data acquisition. The purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. • The purchase is for a specific testing instrument • The instrument has a 5 kN capacity load frame • The instrument includes a load weighing system and software for machine control and data acquisition • The purchase will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures • The simplified acquisition threshold is $350,000