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Smoke and Toxicity Test Chamber

ID: N0016725Q1200 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  90%
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Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Government intends to solicit for one (1) Smoke and Toxicity Test Chamber as detailed in the attached solicitation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This is procurement IS set aside for small business . The NAICS code is 334519 and the Small Business Standard is 600 Employees.

Background
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking to procure a Smoke and Toxicity Test Chamber to support its research and development efforts in material fire performance. Code 612 of NSWCCD provides engineering and technical support to various Department of Defense (DoD) organizations, focusing on characterizing the smoke and toxic gas release potential of shipboard materials during combustion. The goal of this contract is to acquire a new smoke chamber that enables consistent and reliable testing in accordance with ASTM E662 and ASTM E800 standards.

Work Details
The contractor shall manufacture and deliver one (1) Smoke and Toxicity Test Chamber that meets the following minimum requirements:
- Capable of executing ASTM E662 / E800 fire testing.
- Operate on a 208-240VAC - 50/60Hz - 15A - 1P electrical circuit.
- Include data acquisition, a laptop, and computing software necessary for providing results per ASTM E662.
- Include a radiant furnace, flamelet burner, and sample holders.

The smoke chamber must be delivered to NSWCCD Code 612 in West Bethesda, MD by April 1, 2026. The shipping destination is:
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division
ATTN: Shipping/Receiving (Bldg. 143)
9500 MacArthur Blvd.
West Bethesda, MD 20817.

Period of Performance
The smoke chamber shall be constructed and delivered no later than April 1, 2026.

Place of Performance
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, West Bethesda, MD.
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Overview

Agency
NSWC Carderock Division [DoD - USN - NAVSEA - NSWC]
Response Deadline
Sept. 10, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EDT Due in 2 Days
Posted
Sept. 3, 2025, 3:25 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
PSC
3419 - Miscellaneous Machine Tools
Place of Performance
Bethesda, MD 20817 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
600 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Evaluation Criteria
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 6 days, below average for the NSWC Carderock Division. 95% of obligations for similar contracts within the Department of the Navy were awarded full & open.
On 9/3/25 NSWC Carderock Division issued Synopsis Solicitation N0016725Q1200 for Smoke and Toxicity Test Chamber due 9/10/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 334519 (SBA Size Standard 600 Employees) and PSC 3419.
Primary Contact
Name
Tracy L McDonough   Profile
Email
tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone
None

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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. 3, 2025
Last Updated By
tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil
Archive Date
Sept. 25, 2025