Bulk Detection Laboratory and Simulant Development Laboratory Support Services

The scope of this Applied Research and Development in support of Test and Evaluation (T&E) task order includes keeping Bulk Detection and Simulant Development core laboratories scientific equipment in the readiness state, and performing specific Research and Development (R&D) work to characterize materials, develop measurement procedures, validate measurement procedures, perform quality control measurements and tracking, develop test materials, assess early Technology Readiness Level (TRL) detection systems or subsystems, and perform detailed scientific R&D. The contractor shall perform quality control on test articles and supporting materials during T&E activities that may include but is not limited to Homemade Explosives (HMEs), conventional explosives, chemical hazards, and illicit drugs. The scope includes the characterization of information collected across the various engineering and scientific disciplines within the TSL to generate knowledge documents regarding detectability. The characterization information is applied to develop standardized test materials, articles and methods to support T&E. This requirement will be competitively solicited under an existing Component indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity Contract.