Hazardous Materials Packaging Compliance & Certification

This contract seeks third-party testing and certification of high-density polyethylene pails to ensure full compliance with 49 CFR Part 178 performance standards for the transportation of hazardous materials. The work requires rigorous physical and procedural evaluations to validate that the packaging meets federal safety and structural requirements for handling, storing, and shipping dangerous goods, including tests for drop resistance, stacking strength, leakproofness, and environmental durability. Certification must be issued by an accredited laboratory or agency with demonstrated experience in hazardous materials packaging standards and the ability to provide official documentation acceptable to U.S. Department of Transportation regulators. The contract is a subcontract issued under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designating it exclusively for small business concerns as defined by the SBA, with a NAICS code of 541380 for scientific testing and analysis services. Performance is required to occur in Bremerton, Washington, 98314, and responses must be submitted by 6:00 p.m. ET on July 10, 2026. The contracting activity falls under DLA Maritime - Puget Sound, a division of the Department of Defense, indicating that approved packaging will support military or defense-related logistics involving hazardous substances. Only qualified entities capable of delivering certified test reports aligned with federal transport regulations will be considered for award.