Sole Source - COMFRC Procurement Group - Hydrogen Embrittlement Load Frame
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Special Notice from the Department of the Navy, for work in Jacksonville, Florida. Due Nov 8, 2026, 2:00 PM (UTC-5), 9 days left.
| Solicitation number | N6852027Q1006 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy |
| Office | Fleet Readiness Center |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715) |
| Product or service code | 6635 |
| Place of performance | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Posted | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 8, 2026, 2:00 PM (UTC-5) (9 days left) |
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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 [email protected].
Contracting contact
- James Illes · [email protected]
- Beverley Rhamdeow · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 541715, a business counts as small if it has no more than 11 employees (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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