23Q0289_SOL_ATT1.zip

This solicitation seeks proposals for a DECK SIMULATING SHOCK MACHINE (DSSM) TEST. The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command issued solicitation number N0016423Q0289 to test shipboard equipment by simulating the impact of underwater explosions. Offerors should submit proposals by the date listed in the attached file, which describes the testing requirements in detail. The solicitation targets delivery of a machine capable of subjecting equipment to precisely controlled shocks across a range of intensities to evaluate durability. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical approach, past performance supplying testing equipment to government agencies, and price. The resulting contract is set aside for small businesses and aims to facilitate naval acquisition of supplies better able to withstand threats encountered at sea.