Shock and Vibration Test Services

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Code 612, Fire Protection Group (FPG) requires contractor services for shock and vibration testing of a passive fire protection system for USN submarines. This contract will support the evaluation of a new fire insulation system, which requires both shock (MIL-DTL-901) and vibration (MIL-STD-167) testing due to its adhesively-bonded attachment. The contractor will be responsible for developing test plans and drawings, fabricating a Quonset hut-shaped test section, executing three-axis vibration and shock tests at their facility, and providing comprehensive test reports. The government will supply materials for the passive fire protection system, while the contractor will provide other fabrication materials. The contractor must have engineering expertise in fire and physical property testing, access to MIL-S-901 and MIL-STD-167 testing equipment and facilities, and be located within 100 miles of NSWC Carderock. All services and a draft technical report are due by December 31, 2025.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for a contract to provide shock and vibration test services. These services are required to evaluate a passive fire protection system for USN submarines, with testing conducted according to MIL-DTL-901 and MIL-STD-167. The primary NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services), and the PSC is AC32 (National Defense R&D Services). The anticipated contract period is from the date of award through December 31, 2025, under a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order. An RFQ is expected around September 4, 2025. Interested organizations capable of performing these services are requested to submit their organizational details, tailored capability statements, CAGE Code, and business size via email by 12:00 p.m. Eastern on September 3, 2025.