Testing and Reports of Composite Panel specimens
ID: N0042125R0042Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (H216)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 22, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 28, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Systems Command, is seeking information from potential sources to procure testing and reporting services for composite panel specimens at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The objective is to conduct a comprehensive materials testing program, including nondestructive inspections and the generation of detailed reports on material properties, in accordance with established ASTM standards and prior data sets from the Naval Institute for Aviation Research. This initiative is critical for ensuring compliance with material qualifications essential for defense applications in aerospace engineering. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on April 23, 2025, to Lyle Kralle at lyle.kralle@navy.mil, with all responses being at the respondent's expense and proprietary information clearly marked.

Point(s) of Contact
Lyle Kralle
(301) 342-2162
(301) 757-7999
Lyle.kralle@navy.mil
Files
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Posted
Apr 22, 2025, 5:09 PM UTC
The document outlines the Statement of Work (SOW) for the qualification testing of cured composite panels by a contractor, in collaboration with NAVAIR, with a performance timeline set for up to two years post-contract award. The contractor’s responsibilities involve receiving various composite panel types and executing a comprehensive testing program, including nondestructive inspections and specimen preparation according to ASTM standards. Each specimen must be meticulously labeled to facilitate tracking throughout the testing processes. Tests will assess physical properties and lamina properties across multiple temperature conditions (cold, ambient, and elevated). The contractors will generate detailed reports, which include raw and processed test data as well as material property reports. The document also articulates a structured test matrix that outlines specific tests to be conducted on four types of laminate properties—quasi isotropic, hard, and soft—specifying the number of samples and testing standards to follow. Overall, the SOW emphasizes rigorous testing and data reporting to ensure compliance with material qualifications essential for defense applications, reflecting a commitment to high standards in material performance and safety in aerospace engineering endeavors.
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