FY26 NPTU Combustible Dust Testing

Solicitation FA441826Q0089 is a total small business set-aside for the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command to obtain firm-fixed-price laboratory services for combustible dust testing. The contractor will analyze one dust sample collected from an industrial shredder enclosure to determine its explosive properties and ensure compliance with process safety standards following a Naval Reactors audit. Testing is conducted in two phases, beginning with a Go/No-Go explosibility screening per ASTM E1226. If the sample is determined to be non-explosible, the contractor will perform burn rate and combustibility testing per UN 4.1. If the sample is explosible, full testing will be conducted to determine explosion severity, minimum ignition energy, minimum ignition temperature, and layer ignition temperature using standards such as ASTM E2021-15. The services are performed off-site at the vendor's facility, and the contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials. The primary deliverable is a comprehensive electronic test report submitted via email within 5 to 7 working days after receipt of the sample and purchase order. The period of performance is from September 11, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest offer that meets the technical requirements, including a technical description of services and confirmation of the ability to meet the performance schedule. Invoicing and payment must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.