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Material Science & Environmental Testing

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Response Deadline11/06/2026, 06:30:00 PM UTC

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The Material Science and Environmental Testing subcontract is issued by the Naval Research Laboratory under the Department of Defense to support prime contractors through the analysis of material compatibility and degradation. The scope of work involves performing mechanical testing, failure analysis, and exposure testing on a wide range of materials, including metallic alloys, composites, ceramics, polymers, and additive manufacturing materials. These evaluations are conducted using specialized laboratory facilities designed to simulate atmospheric and natural seawater environments, resulting in the delivery of detailed material property reports and failure analysis dossiers. This opportunity is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 541380. The contract was posted on September 25, 2026, with a response deadline of November 6, 2026. Performance is centered in the 20375 zip code area.

General Info

NRL small business subcontract for material testing, failure analysis, and environmental degradation reports.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

DC, 20375, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of N0017326RGF02.

The full solicitation package (11 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) Support for the Center for Corrosion Science and Engineering (CCSE)

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PostedSep 25

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Response DeadlineNov 6

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

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Tests and analyzes material compatibility and degradation for prime contractors on Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) projects. Performs mechanical testing, failure analysis, and exposure testing of metallic alloys, composites, ceramics, polymers, and additive manufacturing materials. Utilizes laboratory facilities to simulate natural seawater and atmospheric environments. Delivers material property reports and failure analysis dossiers.

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