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Chemical Endurance Research

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Response Deadline09/25/2030, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract, titled Chemical Endurance Research, is issued by the Department of Defense under the agency W6QK Acc-Pica to support prime contractors on Army JPEO A&A munitions projects. The primary objective is to conduct investigative research into chemical endurance and innovative technologies to enhance the sustainability of munitions and their subcomponents throughout various life cycle stages. Performance of this contract will take place at Picatinny Arsenal and requires the use of advanced chemistry or materials science laboratory capabilities. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering detailed research findings, chemical stability reports, and specific sustainability recommendations. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541715 and has a response deadline of September 25, 2030.

General Info

DoD subcontract for chemical endurance research on munitions at Picatinny Arsenal by 2030.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Pica

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of W15QKN-25-R-1ARA.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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LIFE CYCLE PILOT PROCESS (LCPP) AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES BAA

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Timeline

PostedSep 26

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Response DeadlineSep 25

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Response Deadline

09/25/2030, 07:00:00 PM UTCin almost 4 years

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Pica

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Pica

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Conducts investigative research into chemical endurance for prime contractors on Army JPEO A&A munitions projects. Researches innovative technologies to improve the sustainability of life cycle stages for munitions and subcomponents. Requires advanced chemistry or materials science laboratory capabilities. Delivers research findings, chemical stability reports, and sustainability recommendations.

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