Proprietary Charpy V-Notch Steel

This Special Notice from the Department of the Navy Secretary of the Navy Office of Naval Research concerns proprietary Charpy V-Notch steel mechanical testing. The agency is seeking accredited mechanical test results that are only available from Westmoreland MT&R, as all legacy data was gathered using this ballistic laboratory.

The purpose of the Special Notice is to notify contractors that no other mechanical testing service can provide the required accredited mechanical test results accepted by the sponsor agency except Westmoreland MT&R. Contractors must submit proposals to Westmoreland MT&R directly by January 10, 2024, as the notice specifies that no calls or emails will be accepted. Additionally, this is identified as a prototype/proprietary request, indicating it relates to developing or testing new materials and has restricted participation. The short deadline and proprietary nature suggest this is a specialized testing requirement for an ongoing research initiative where historical data consistency is important.