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66 -- INSTRON TESTING MACHINE UPGRADE SOL N00161-98-Q-0061 DUE 041098 POC Mrs. Kathleen M. H. McCloskey (410) 293-3520 Procurement of an upgrade to an Instron Model 1137 Testing Machine. Items required for upgrade are an Instron part #S1-13158-5 4400 Retro Package; Instron part #2210-865 AC/DC Sensor Conditioner; Instron part #1430-025 Installation; Instron part #1440-020 Factory Rationalization of Load Cell; Instron part #1440-050 Factory Rationalization of Extensometer and Instron part #1480-001 Verification of Load Cell. It is the intention of the Government to award a contract on a sole source basis to Instron Corp., 100 Royal Street, Canton, MA 02021-1089. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. However, all proposals received within thirty days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. See Note 22. (0065)

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