Custom Grips and Adapters Manufacturing

The contract solicits the design and fabrication of specialized grips and adapters intended for use with a 100kN test frame to support material sample testing, ensuring precise and reliable mechanical evaluation under controlled conditions. The work is restricted to small businesses under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, classified under NAICS code 332721 for Metal Forging and Stamping, and is issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock under the Department of Defense. All deliverables must meet stringent engineering specifications to guarantee compatibility, durability, and accuracy within the test frame’s operational parameters. The response deadline is May 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with the performance location set in Bethesda, Maryland, at ZIP code 20817. The contract is structured as a subcontract and does not specify a point of contact or additional organizational details, emphasizing that interested parties must review the full solicitation on SAM.gov for complete technical requirements, submission guidelines, and evaluation criteria. The focus is on delivering custom-engineered components that are precisely tailored to the test frame’s unique specifications, with an expectation of high-quality fabrication and strict adherence to military-grade standards.