Marine Hardware Quality Inspection and Certification

The contract pertains to the third-party inspection and certification of fabricated cleats used in marine applications, requiring strict adherence to naval standards. It encompasses comprehensive non-destructive testing to detect material flaws, precise dimensional verification to ensure geometric accuracy, and load rating validation to confirm structural integrity under operational stress. All work must be performed by a qualified and certified third-party entity capable of delivering technically rigorous results aligned with military specifications. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 541380 indicating it falls under professional, scientific, and technical services related to engineering and technical consulting. The solicitation was posted on May 4, 2026, with a response deadline of May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The contracting activity originates from the Department of Defense, specifically the Mschq Norfolk office, and performance is expected to occur in support of naval hardware requirements, though the exact location is unspecified. All submissions must comply with applicable federal acquisition regulations and the contractor must possess the technical capability to certify compliance with established naval standards.