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Sole Source - COMFRC Procurement Group - Hydrogen Embrittlement Load Frame

N6852027Q1006 · DEPT OF THE NAVY · FLEET READINESS CENTER

materials manufacturing national security defense

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2026-11-08 · 3 d
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2026-10-29
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Characterization · gpt-5.4-mini · 2026-10-30

Sole-source Navy procurement of one fully configured hydrogen embrittlement load frame for materials testing to support mission-related applications.

Funds
construction equipment
University
ineligible
physical sciences
substantial
engineering
central
life biomedical
minor
computational data
minor

RESTRICTED TO: SINGLE NAMED INSTITUTION

⚑ Not a grant; federal procurement/sole-source purchase order notice. · This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but capability statements from responsible sources may be considered within 7 days. · Award is for a specific vendor (Laboratory Testing LLC dba Assured Testing Services) unless the government decides to compete.

Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules

IPPRA 5 none limited competition — a named institution holds this
Tom Love Innovation Hub 5 none not openly competed
Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) 5 none limited competition — a named institution holds this

Description

The Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Procurement Group, Patuxent River, MD 20670 hereby gives notice of their intent to award a purchase order to Laboratory Testing LLC, DBA Assured Testing Services[R(1] , 388 Servidea Dr. Ridgway, PA (CAGE: 25WT7) on a sole source basis in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.102(a), only one source reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Material Engineering Division at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRSCE), Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL, requires the procurement of one (1) fully configured Hydrogen Embrittlement Load Frame system. This system is essential for conducting critical materials testing in strict accordance with the ASTM F519 standard to ensure material integrity and safety for mission-related applications. The Hydrogen Embrittlement Machine is designed to perform static load testing of Type 1.a.1 test bars in accordance with ASTM F519 and features a steel constructed frame with digital control panel for intuitive operation. The HE Proof 200 – XL frame is capable of handling up to (4) sets of 1a.1 bars for easy 200-hour test setup. This includes upgraded Incremental Step Loading (ISL) package that allows for automated step loading. The ISL test profile is an automatic program that eliminates the need to for operator facilitated adjustments. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received within seven (7) calendar days after the date of the publication of this synopsis, will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The point of contact for this requirement is James L. Illes at james.l.illes.civ@us.navy.mil.

Eligibility

Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Special Notice. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE NAVY / FLEET READINESS CENTER.

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