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Material Testing and Validation

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Response Deadline10/26/2028, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Material Testing and Validation supports US Air Force R&D projects by providing independent testing and validation of functional materials for prime contractors. The scope of work includes performance benchmarking, environmental stress testing, and both destructive and non-destructive testing utilizing stress-test rigs and environmental chambers. All services must be performed in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 certification standards, with the final deliverables consisting of comprehensive test data and validation reports. Managed by the Department of Defense under the USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl agency, the contract falls under NAICS code 541380. The opportunity was posted on February 23, 2026, and has a response deadline of October 26, 2028.

General Info

USAF subcontract for ISO/IEC 17025 certified material testing and validation R&D services.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzlView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

OH, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA8650-22-S-5002.

The full solicitation package (19 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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AFRL/RX Functional Materials Open BAA

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PostedFeb 23

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Response DeadlineOct 26

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10/26/2028, 07:00:00 PM UTCin about 2 years

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

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Performs independent testing and validation of functional materials for prime contractors on US Air Force R&D projects. Conducts environmental stress testing, performance benchmarking, and destructive/non-destructive testing using environmental chambers and stress-test rigs. Requires ISO/IEC 17025 certification. Delivers validation reports and test data.

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