MTS Load Frame Preventive Maintenance Plan and Warranty

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Background The US Air Force Academy (USAFA) intends to award a sole source commercial contract to MTS Systems Corporation, located at 14000 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2290. This decision is based on the determination that MTS Systems Corporation is the exclusive source for the MTS Load frames and associated warranty and preventive maintenance plan. The contracting office for this notice is the 10th Contracting Squadron, USAF Academy, CO 80840. The authority for this non-competitive award is 10 USC 2304(c)(1), which allows for procurement from only one responsible source when no other item will satisfy the agency's requirements. MTS Systems Corporation has been deemed a responsible contractor with respect to performance. Work Details The contract includes the following items: 1. Flexible Preventive Plan Overview - Quantity: 1 EA 2. Travel Zone Charges - Quantity: 2 3. Calibration Standards Fee - Quantity: 1 4. Axial Force Calibration (various specifications) - Quantities range from 1 to 11 depending on the specific calibration type. 5. Routine Maintenance services for various equipment including HPUs and frames with quantities specified for each service type. 6. Extended Warranty services for multiple models of load frames and actuators with quantities specified for each model. Detailed line items include: - C20KAA-Axial Force Calibration, S/H, 0-100 kN (0-22 kip), ASTM Accredited: 11 - C100KAA-Axial Force Calibration, S/H0-500 kN (0-110 kip), ASTM Accredited: 4 - WEW3110311YR-Extended Warranty for Model 311.31 Load Frame: 1 - WEW3700251YR-Extended Warranty for Model 370.25 Load Frame: 1 - Additional items include various filters, fluid sample bottles, and maintenance kits. Period of Performance Anticipated award on or before May 25, 2026, subject to availability of funds. Place of Performance Products and services will be delivered to the US Air Force Academy located in Colorado.