Equipment And Materials Testing- Aircraft Launching, Landing, And Ground Handling Equipment

Code H217
Child
Spend Category Level 1
Equipment Related Services
Spend Category Level 2
Quality Control
Popular Federal Contract Opportunities
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PSC Category H217 encompasses equipment and materials testing specifically related to aircraft launching, landing, and ground handling equipment. This category covers comprehensive testing services for aviation-related components, including environmental qualification testing, shock and vibration testing, and specialized evaluations of aircraft support systems and instruments. The testing services span a wide range of military aviation equipment, from electronic flight systems to hydraulic test stands and radar components.

The federal contract awards within this category demonstrate a consistent pattern of testing and evaluation services primarily issued by military branches, specifically the Department of the Navy's Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWCAD) and the Department of the Air Force. Contract values range from approximately $3,200 to over $21 million, with most awards being firm fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders. Frequent contractors include specialized testing laboratories such as Hi-Test Laboratories, Elite Electronic Engineering, and Eagle Systems Inc. Most contracts are not set aside for specific business categories, though some utilize small business or women-owned small business designations. Typical performance locations include military bases and contractor facilities across the United States.

The federal contract opportunities in this category focus on soliciting small businesses to provide equipment and materials testing services for aircraft systems. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division has specifically sought testing capabilities for environmental qualification, including climatic testing per MIL-STD-810H standards. These opportunities typically involve complex testing of prototype components like rack-mountable equipment, radar systems, and aviation electronics. The solicitations emphasize the need for advanced testing facilities capable of simulating diverse environmental conditions, with performance locations primarily in Maryland and evaluation criteria focused on technical acceptability and competitive pricing.

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