Specialized Metal Testing and Inspection Services

The contract requires specialized mechanical and chemical testing of fastener materials to ensure compliance with industry standards, specifically ASTM F606 and MIL-STD-45662. Testing procedures include wedge tensile tests, yield strength evaluations, and inspections for surface discontinuities, all critical for verifying the structural integrity and performance of fasteners used in defense applications. The work is being solicited as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541380, indicating it falls within the category of other scientific and technical consulting services, and is issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanical, a Department of Defense entity. The opportunity was posted on April 23, 2026, with a firm response deadline of May 27, 2026, at 8:30 PM Eastern Time. There is no designated set-aside classification, meaning the contract is open to all eligible subcontractors regardless of business size or designation. The place of performance and point of contact information are not specified, but the work is expected to be performed in support of defense-related fastener certification and quality assurance. Interested parties must submit their proposals through the official SAM.gov portal before the deadline to be considered for award.