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The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Eglin AFB is seeking comprehensive services for the calibration, maintenance, and repair of multiple presses, load frames, and a triax system. The period of performance will include a one-year base period with two one-year option periods. All servicing must achieve ASTM accreditation. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor. Services will be conducted onsite at Eglin AFB, FL, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding federal holidays. The contract includes one primary service visit annually for calibration, one emergency repair visit, and an annual fund of $2,500 for repair parts. This is a sole source justification for MTS Systems Corporation due to their proprietary parts, specialized labor, and incumbent experience. Market research confirmed no other vendors possess the capability to fulfill this requirement without unacceptable risk or delay. Responses to this notice of intent are due by Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 5:00 pm Eastern Time via email to ***@***. *. * PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, or XSLS documents are allowed as attachments.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services, but it mentions a proposed period of performance that will consist of a one-year base period with two, one-year option periods.
The bid notice indicates a sole source award to MTS Systems Corporation due to their proprietary parts, specialized labor, and incumbent experience, suggesting the award criterion is based on the unique ability to meet the government's requirements.
The bid notice implies that qualification is based on possessing proprietary parts, specialized labor, and critical incumbent experience necessary to calibrate and maintain the specified equipment to acceptable standards.
The bid notice states that all services will be conducted onsite at Eglin AFB, FL, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, implying an onsite presence is required for service delivery.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice specifies that responses to the notice of intent must be received no later than Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 5:00 pm Eastern Time.