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Third-Party Testing and Evaluation (T&E) Provider

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline10/07/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for a Third-Party Testing and Evaluation provider to support Small Business Concerns on Department of the Army and Department of Defense SBIR/STTR projects. The selected provider will supply physical testing facilities to conduct environmental testing, material stress testing, airborne emissions testing, and waterborne effluent analysis. All services must be performed in certified laboratories that comply with federal and state regulations, and the provider must maintain ISO/IEC 17025 certification to deliver certified test results and performance data reports. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541380, specifically for firms with fewer than 500 employees. Managed by the U.S. Air Force within the Department of Defense, the solicitation was posted on September 23, 2026, with a response deadline of October 7, 2026.

General Info

Small business set-aside for certified third-party testing services supporting Army and DoD projects.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air ForceView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DAF26BZ06-NV035.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedSep 23

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Response DeadlineOct 7

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Response Deadline

10/07/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

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U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

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Supplies physical testing facilities for Small Business Concerns (SBCs) on Department of the Army/DoD SBIR/STTR projects. Performs environmental testing, material stress testing, airborne emissions testing, and waterborne effluent analysis in certified labs meeting federal and state regulations. Requires ISO/IEC 17025 certification. Delivers certified test results and performance data reports.

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