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Acoustic Testing and Quality Inspection

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Response Deadline11/10/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Acoustic Testing and Quality Inspection supports the Department of Defense through NUWC Division Newport. The selected contractor will be responsible for performing production acceptance testing and inspections for prime contractors working on transducer projects. This scope of work specifically requires the execution of the First Article Acceptance Test Procedure and the Production Acceptance Test and Inspection utilizing government-furnished standards. The primary deliverable for this engagement is the provision of formal test and inspection data reports. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541380, with a response deadline set for November 10, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for DoD acoustic testing and quality inspection reports due November 10, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Nuwc Division Newport

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

RI

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N6660427R0004.

The full solicitation package (5 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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TR-317D and TR-353A Transducers and Spare Parts Production.

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Timeline

PostedOct 9

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Response DeadlineNov 10

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11/10/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 24 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nuwc Division Newport

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nuwc Division Newport

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Performs production acceptance testing and inspection for prime contractors on NUWC Division Newport transducer projects. Executes First Article Acceptance Test Procedure (DI-NDTI-80603A) and Production Acceptance Test and Inspection (DI-NDTI-80809B) using Government-furnished standards. Delivers formal test and inspection data reports.

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