Performance Testing and Certification Services

This contract involves performing Package Overpack Performance (POP) testing in compliance with 49 CFR 178.600 for two specific packaging standards: UN6HA1/Y1.2/100 and UN1A2/Y1.2/100. The scope includes testing for drop impacts, vibration, pressure, and leakage to ensure packaging integrity and safety under prescribed conditions. The contractor is also responsible for providing certification reports documenting the test results and compliance with regulatory requirements. The contract, titled "Performance Testing and Certification Services," is issued by the Department of Defense through the Nswc Indian Head Division, with work to be performed in Indian Head, Maryland, ZIP code 20640. It is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380, related to testing services. Responses to the contract solicitation were due by June 30, 2026. The contract’s purpose is to ensure that packaging used by the Department of Defense meets rigorous federal standards for hazardous materials handling and transport, contributing to operational safety and regulatory adherence.