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Aerospace Materials Science and Testing

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Federal

Response Deadline10/14/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

MD, 20670, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N0042127Q1003.

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PostedOct 8

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Response DeadlineOct 14

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

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Performs research on materials for the construction and durability of aerospace geared drives for prime contractors on NAWCAD projects. Tests material fatigue, wear, and stress using SEM, XRD, and environmental stress chambers. Researches advanced alloys and composites per ASTM or ISO materials testing standards. Delivers material analysis reports and validated material specifications.

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