Material Testing and Certification Services

The contract is for third-party testing and certification of Inconel 625 plate to ensure full compliance with ASTM B443 standards, encompassing verification of chemical composition, mechanical properties, and heat treatment processes. All testing must be performed by an accredited laboratory and documented with certified reports that affirm the material meets the stringent requirements of the specification, with particular attention to tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and metallurgical structure. The work is required to support critical defense applications and must adhere to rigorous quality assurance protocols to guarantee material integrity and traceability. This subcontract is a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, designated under NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services, and is issued by DLA Maritime - Puget Sound under the Department of Defense. The response deadline is May 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM, and performance is to be conducted at the designated location in Bremerton, Washington, with a zip code of 98314. The solicitation does not specify a point of contact, and all inquiries must be directed through the official SAM.gov portal linked in the posting. The timing and structure of the contract indicate urgency for timely delivery of certified material to support ongoing defense logistics and procurement schedules.