Open tender · United States · Public tender
Instron System Retrofit Upgrade
NASA Shared Services Center in the United States is inviting bids for “Instron System Retrofit Upgrade”. Bids close on 9 October 2026, 04:00 CDT. To qualify, bidders need at least one similar completed work, Instron 6800 Series Retrofit expertise and Bluehill Universal Software expertise. Reference: 80NSSC26945542Q.
The work
Retrofit upgrade of Instron 5584 system with 6800 Series upgrades including modern control electronics and software
- 6800 System Retrofit Upgrade Package for Instron FM EM Materials Testing Systems
- Bluehill Universal Software update and transfer
- Retrofit installation on existing 5584 system
- Enhanced load cell force verification from 0-300 kN
- Enhanced crosshead speed and displacement verification per ASTM E2658 and ASTM E2309
- Onsite software introduction to Bluehill fundamentals
- Onsite integration of NASA-supplied computer and/or monitor
- Instron Connect agreement
Key facts
- Contract period
- 8 weeks ARO
- Procedure
- Special Notice
- Published
- 07 Oct 2026
- Reference
- 80NSSC26945542Q
What it takes to qualify
Worth a closer look
- The information listed below is required to complete this purchase.
- The upgrades will also include improvements for efficiency, ergonomics, and operator safety.
Experience
- At least 1 similar work — Instron System Retrofit Upgrade Package installation
- Retrofit installation on Instron 5584 Electromechanical Universal Testing System
- Enhanced load cell force verification
- Enhanced crosshead speed and displacement verification per ASTM E2658 and ASTM E2309
- Onsite software introduction to Bluehill fundamentals and test method development
Certifications and registrations
Instron 6800 Series Retrofit expertiseExperience with retrofitting Instron FM EM Materials Testing Systems
Bluehill Universal Software expertiseExperience with Bluehill Universal Testing Software for 6800 controller series
ASTM E2658 and ASTM E2309 complianceExperience with crosshead speed and displacement verification per ASTM standards
Policy conditions
No reservation, preference or local-content restriction.