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First Article Testing and Certification Services for Military Optical Equipment

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Submission Closed08/31/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

This subcontract opportunity, issued by the Department of Defense under the Maritime Supply Chain agency, seeks a provider for First Article Testing and Certification Services for military optical equipment. The scope of work involves the independent testing and certification of optical instrument cases to ensure they meet rigorous military standards, as well as the formal preparation and submission of all required test reports. The project is categorized under NAICS code 541380. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of August 31, 2026. Further details regarding the solicitation can be accessed through the DIBBS portal using the provided reference link.

General Info

DoD seeks testing and certification services for military optical equipment cases by August 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7M1-26-T-290P.

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

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CASE, OPTICAL INSTRUMEN

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 19

subcontract

Response DeadlineAug 31

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Submission Closed

08/31/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN

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Full Description

Independent testing and certification of optical instrument cases to meet military First Article Testing requirements, including preparation and submission of test reports.