Prohibited Materials Compliance Testing

This contract requires testing and certification to verify the absence of intentional mercury and hexavalent chromium in both the product and its packaging, in full compliance with DFARS 252.223-7008. The work is scoped as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541380, and the performance location is identified as New Cumberland with a zip code of 17070-5002. The testing must be conducted to meet federal defense standards, ensuring that no prohibited substances are intentionally introduced at any stage of manufacturing or packaging. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026, indicating a tight turnaround for qualified vendors to submit their proposals and demonstrate compliance capabilities. The contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense, specifically the Active Devices Division, and is issued through the DIBBS system with the RFQ identifier SPE7M526T333H. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning the contract is open to all eligible subcontractors regardless of business size or ownership status. The focus is strictly on laboratory verification and documentation of material compliance, requiring certified testing methods and clear, auditable results that confirm the absence of mercury and hexavalent chromium as prohibited by regulation. Failure to meet these requirements will result in non-compliance and potential disqualification from the contract award.