Extended Duration Load Testing with FPI

The contract involves conducting extended mechanical stress testing on three specific alloy bar stocks: Inconel 718, Ni-Al-Bronze, and Cu-Ni. The purpose of the testing is to apply prolonged mechanical loads to these materials, simulating conditions that could occur in service to evaluate their durability and performance under sustained stress. Following the load application, fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) will be performed to carefully detect any surface-breaking flaws that may have developed as a result of the mechanical stress. This subcontract is issued by the Department of Defense, specifically through the NSWC Philadelphia Division, with work to be performed in Philadelphia. The testing falls under the NAICS code 541380, indicating professional, scientific, and technical services. The contract was posted on April 8, 2026, and aims to provide detailed insight into material integrity of critical metal alloys used in defense or industrial applications by identifying any stress-induced defects that could compromise their performance.