IFB-2481-Statement of Award-Furnish, deliver, and assemble a Tensile Testing System for Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University awarded a single‑vendor contract to Instron (Illinois Tool Works, Inc.) for the procurement, delivery, installation, and warranty of a complete tensile‑testing system. The total all‑inclusive contract value is $68,528. The solicitation was issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on February 27 2026, bids were due March 31 2026, and the award was posted April 1 2026. The university emphasizes that no work may commence until a formal purchase order is received. No renewal or option clauses are present. This award represents a modest, equipment‑focused procurement for a higher‑education institution in South Carolina. • Scope: furnish, deliver, assemble, and warranty a tensile‑testing system. • Value: $68,528 (firm‑fixed‑price). • Vendor: Instron (Illinois Tool Works, Inc.) – Massachusetts‑based supplier. • Procurement method: full and open competition via IFB.