Specialized Metal Testing & Certification Services

The contract entails specialized third-party testing and certification services for fastener production lots, requiring comprehensive chemical analysis, mechanical testing, wedge tensile testing, and nondestructive testing using liquid penetrant and magnetic particle methods. These tests must be performed on every production batch to ensure compliance with stringent quality and safety standards, with results documented and certified accordingly. The services are critical to verifying material integrity and performance characteristics for defense-related applications. This subcontract is issued by the Department of Defense through the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, with the North American Industry Classification System code 541380 indicating it falls under scientific and technical consulting services. The solicitation was posted on May 4, 2026, and responses are due by May 8, 2026, at 8:30 PM. While specific performance location and point of contact details are not provided, the work is intended to support U.S. military fastener requirements, and all testing must be conducted by qualified, accredited laboratories capable of meeting DoD certification expectations without reliance on external documentation or reference materials.