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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on July 30, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium Compliance & Material Testing

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NAICS: 541380
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PS26239 - RAF015/2627 - Plug-in batteries safety study
Solicitation # PS26239
The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, through UK Shared Business Services, is seeking a provider to conduct a safety study on plug-in batteries with up to 800 W AC mains output for domestic use in the UK. The primary objective is to generate independent technical evidence to inform the legalisation of these batteries under the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 and the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002. The project is divided into two phases, with Phase 1 focusing on desk-based research and lab-based tests to evaluate fire and electrical safety risks across various installation configurations, including standalone units and DC-coupled systems. Phase 2 may extend research to conventional electrician-installed home battery systems to refine existing standards. The contract has an estimated budget of 300,000 GBP excluding VAT, with a performance period running from November 9, 2026, to March 31, 2028. Bidders must utilize reputable test facilities, preferably with UKAS accreditation, and adhere to recognized standards such as BS EN 62619. Evaluation is based on a combination of commercial and non-commercial criteria, with a mandatory minimum quality threshold of 60 for the facilities and flexibility requirement. All bids must be submitted via the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal by October 7, 2026, at 11:00. Compliance with Government Security Classifications and the Modern Slavery Act 2015 is required.
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The contract requires comprehensive testing and certification of materials, coatings, and components to verify compliance with DFARS 252.223-7008, specifically ensuring the absence of hexavalent chromium. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain, with the performance location designated as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070-5002. The work must adhere to strict regulatory standards to mitigate the use of hazardous substances in defense-related applications and requires documented evidence of testing accuracy and chain-of-custody for all samples analyzed. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, indicating a limited window for qualified laboratories or testing entities to submit proposals. The North American Industry Classification System code 541380 identifies the scope as other scientific research and development services, emphasizing technical precision and analytical rigor. All submissions must demonstrate capability to conduct accredited, traceable testing methods that meet federal requirements, and successful bidders will be responsible for providing certified reports verifying non-detection of hexavalent chromium in all submitted items.

General Info

Test and certify materials for hexavalent chromium free compliance under DFARS at New Cumberland, PA by August 10, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → MARITIME SUPPLY CHAINView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5002, USA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7M1-26-T-242B.

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Test and certify materials, coatings, and components for absence of hexavalent chromium in compliance with DFARS 252.223-7008.

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Solicitation SPE7M1-26-U-5585 is a request for quotations issued by DLA Land and Maritime for the procurement of electrical plug connectors, identified by NSN 5935011078814. The requirement is for an estimated quantity of 147 units, with a maximum contract value of 350,000.00 dollars. This procurement may result in a one-year Indefinite Delivery Contract below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, with awards based on the price quoted for the estimated annual demand. Delivery is required within 94 days after receipt of order, with terms set as FOB Origin and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The items are designated as critical application items and must comply with technical specifications MS27467M(1) and MIL-DTL-38999N. Qualified Products List requirements apply, and the use of Class I ozone-depleting substances is prohibited. Specific packaging and marking instructions are mandated per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with a strict requirement that removable crimp-type contacts must not be installed in the connector insert but instead be provided in a noncorrosive rigid container with current and superseded part number labels per SAE-AS39029. Additionally, materials manufactured by Bendix Corporation with lot date codes from January 1977 through February 1984 are explicitly unacceptable. The contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for the Buy American Act, Berry Amendment, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards.
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