Pre-Test Validation and Calibration Services

The contract requires the performance of pre-test functional validation and calibration of a force balance system installed in the Ludwig Tube, under simulated Mach 6 aerodynamic conditions, with the explicit requirement to verify consistent performance over an 80 millisecond duration. The work focuses on ensuring the force balance accurately measures and responds to dynamic loads in a hypersonic test environment, which is critical for reliable experimental data collection. This service is essential for validating instrument integrity prior to full-scale testing and must be completed to precise technical standards under extreme conditions. This is a subcontract classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with NAICS code 541380 indicating it falls within the category of other scientific and technical consulting services. The opportunity was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026. The place of performance is located at the USAF Academy in Colorado, with the contracting activity under the Department of Defense, specifically the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc organization. All work must be executed by a certified small business, and the successful offeror will be expected to deliver verified calibration data and validation reports meeting the specified technical requirements for the hypersonic test facility.