Oxygen Candle Test Equipment Design & Manufacturing

The contract involves the design and manufacture of a fully integrated turnkey oxygen candle test system that must meet the stringent requirements of MIL-DTL-32789. The system is to support comprehensive burn testing of oxygen candles along with precise measurement of combustion byproducts and real-time data acquisition capabilities. The equipment must be engineered for reliability and accuracy in a controlled environment to ensure valid performance data under military specifications. All aspects of development, from conceptual design through final fabrication and integration, are included within the scope of work. The system is to be delivered and performed at a physical location in Philadelphia with a ZIP code of 19111. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 18, 2026. This is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334516, indicating it falls within the category of instrumentation manufacturing for scientific and industrial applications. The contracting entity is the DCSO-COLUMBUS-DIVISION-2 under the Department of Defense, indicating the end-user is a U.S. military or defense-related organization requiring certified, mission-critical equipment. No set-aside status is specified, and the contract does not include a point of contact, suggesting inquiries may be handled through standard SAM.gov channels.