First Article Testing of Rubber Formulations – ISO 17025 Accredited Lab Services

The contract requires full-scope first article testing on eight distinct rubber formulations to validate compliance with military specifications and ASTM standards, covering mechanical properties, environmental resilience, and chemical resistance evaluations. Testing must be conducted by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory to ensure accuracy and regulatory acceptance, with the possibility of retesting if initial results fail to meet required thresholds. The work is being procured under a subcontract arrangement by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, an entity under the Department of Defense, and performance is designated to occur in Kittery, Maine, with a zip code of 03904. The solicitation was posted on July 6, 2026, and proposals must be submitted by July 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with the associated NAICS code 541380 indicating the work falls under analytical laboratory services.