High Energy Impact Tester

Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division seeks a high-energy impact tester via small business set-aside, with quotations due June 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. The procurement is a firm fixed-price contract.

Place of performance is Westlake, Maryland (9500 MacArthur Boulevard, Building 143, West Bethesda, Maryland 20817). The tester must be a fully functional, motorized-return pendulum impact tester for Charpy V-notch impact testing per ASTM E23 standards, with minimum energy capacity of 400 ft-lb and maximum capacity of 550 ft-lb, maximum pendulum impact velocity of at least 5.3 m/s, and motorized pendulum return to testing position within 10 seconds. The equipment shall be controllable via both external Navy computer with vendor software and push-button controls, include a high-resolution digital encoder, safety lock mechanism, battery backup for results retention, and software supporting data collection, analysis, visualization, storage, real-time display, customizable reporting, closed-loop control, and data export to common file formats. Power requirements are preferred at 120V, 50/60 Hz single phase, with a maximum of 240V, 50/60 Hz single phase. Deliverables consist of three firm fixed-price line items: the tester, accessories (self-centering tongs and finished concrete base), and services (installation, assembly, verification, operator training, online training media access, technical support Monday–Friday 0800–1700 EST/EDT, and 12-month warranty covering replacement of defective parts). Delivery is required by December 31, 2026, FOB Destination. The Navy supplies a Windows 11 computer for installation and operation. Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose technically acceptable quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering past performance and price. NAICS 334519; PSC 6635; 600-employee size standard.