The Office of Naval Research awarded a $49,788.80 firm fixed-price purchase order to Pentech Inc. for cable abrasion testing services. The contract, issued on October 20, 2015, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2015, represents a non-competitive award with no set-aside designation. Performance of the work will take place in Sarasota, Florida. This testing service likely supports ONR's broader mission of advancing naval science and technology by evaluating the durability and performance characteristics of cables used in maritime applications.
Pentech Inc., identified by UEI K3DFN6YK6M68, was selected as the prime contractor for this specialized testing requirement. The relatively modest contract value and compressed timeline suggest this was a discrete, focused testing project rather than a large-scale development effort. As a defense agency under the Department of the Navy, ONR procures technical services such as materials testing to support naval research initiatives and ensure equipment reliability for operational environments.