RF Shielding Performance Testing and Certification

The contract involves independent laboratory testing to assess the effectiveness of RF shielding across a frequency range of 400 MHz to 18 GHz. The primary objective is to verify that the shielding achieves attenuation levels between –85 dB and –100 dB, in accordance with standards MIL-STD-285 or IEEE 299. This testing and certification work is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541380, indicating it is reserved exclusively for small businesses. The contract is issued by the Department of Defense, specifically under the authority of the Commanding General, with the testing to take place at Camp Lejeune. The solicitation was posted on May 14, 2026, with responses due by May 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM. This subcontract reflects the department’s need to ensure high-performance RF shielding for defense applications, requiring precise and reliable attenuation verification through recognized testing standards.