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Shock and Vibration Test Services

ID: 25-AN-0002 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  95%
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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

Closing Date: 3 September 2025

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) requires a contract that provides shock and vibration test services to support the evaluation of a passive fire protection system being developed for deployment onboard USN submarines. The aforementioned shock and vibration testing will be conducted in accordance with MIL-DTL-901 and MIL-STD-167, respectively.

The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541330 Engineering Services, and PSC AC32 National Defense R&D Services; Defense-related Activities; Applied Research.

The anticipated period of performance will be Date of Award through December 31, 2025 through a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order. It is anticipated that the Request for Quote (RFQ) will be issued on or around 4 September 2025 via Government Point of Entry (GPE).

If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information:

1.) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization.

2.) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.

3.) Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

4.) Size of business - Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantage, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned and/or Veteran-owned. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

NOTE: Only information provided in the written Capability Statement shall be considered.

Capability Statements shall be submitted via e-mail to: arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil by 12:00 p.m. Eastern on 3 September, 2025.

Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Background
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking a contract to provide shock and vibration test services for the evaluation of a passive fire protection system intended for deployment on US Navy submarines.

This initiative is part of the NSWCCD's mission to assess fire technologies and certifications related to materials and systems, ensuring safety and effectiveness in naval operations.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide shock and vibration test services in accordance with MIL-DTL-901 and MIL-STD-167. Specific tasks include:
1) Development of drawings and test plans;
2) Fabrication of a partial section of a tube resembling a Quonset hut shape;
3) Execution of a three-axis vibration series over three days;
4) Execution of a three-axis shock test series over three days;
5) Development of test reports documenting findings.

Additionally, the contractor will fabricate test samples, provide passive fire protection installation services, and deliver a draft technical report within two months post-testing, followed by a final report incorporating government feedback. The contractor must supply materials for fabrication, while materials related to the passive fire protection system will be provided by the government.

Period of Performance
The anticipated period of performance is from the date of award through December 31, 2025.

Place of Performance
The testing services will be performed at the contractor's test sites located in Virginia (Waynesboro).
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Overview

Agency
NSWC Carderock Division [DoD - USN - NAVSEA - NSWC]
Response Deadline
Sept. 3, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
Aug. 27, 2025, 8:39 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541330 - Engineering Services
PSC
AC32 - National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research
Place of Performance
Bethesda, MD 20817 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$25.5 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
26%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the NSWC Carderock Division.
On 8/27/25 NSWC Carderock Division issued Sources Sought 25-AN-0002 for Shock and Vibration Test Services due 9/3/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541330 and PSC AC32.
Primary Contact
Name
Arnel Ngo   Profile
Email
arnel.ngo@navy.mil
Phone
(757) 478-2013

Secondary Contact

Name
KRISTEN DUHAIME   Profile
Email
kristen.m.duhaime.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone
(301) 219-7629

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
None Chris Mealy Profile christopher.l.mealy.civ@us.navy.mil (240) 400-2045

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSEA > NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER > NSWC CARDEROCK
FPDS Organization Code
1700-N00167
Source Organization Code
100204041
Last Updated
Sept. 18, 2025
Last Updated By
arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil
Archive Date
Sept. 18, 2025