Shock and Vibration Test Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 25-AN-0002
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- Bethesda, Maryland 20817, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division is seeking shock and vibration test services to evaluate a passive fire protection system being developed for deployment aboard U.S. Navy submarines. The contractor will be required to develop test plans, fabricate a test sample tube approximately four feet in diameter, and conduct one three-axis vibration test series and one three-axis shock test series in accordance with MIL-DTL-901 and MIL-STD-167 standards. Key qualifications include the contractor being located within 100 miles of NSWC Carderock and possessing the necessary testing equipment and facilities to perform the required shock and vibration testing. Organizations interested in this opportunity must submit capability statements, organizational information, CAGE codes, and business size classifications by 12:00 p.m. Eastern on September 3, 2025, via email to arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil. The formal Request for Quote is anticipated to be issued on or around September 4, 2025, through the Government Point of Entry.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all business types including large businesses, small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, 8(a) firms, HUBZone companies, woman-owned businesses, and veteran-owned businesses. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the sources sought notice. The contract will be structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order with a performance period from the date of award through December 31, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541330 for Engineering Services and PSC code AC32 for National Defense R&D Services, with the government providing materials for the passive fire protection system while the contractor supplies engineering support, testing capabilities, and comprehensive reporting. The contractor will be responsible for producing detailed test reports documenting the results of both the shock and vibration testing series.
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
Closing Date: 3 September 2025
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) requires a contract that provides shock and vibration test services to support the evaluation of a passive fire protection system being developed for deployment onboard USN submarines. The aforementioned shock and vibration testing will be conducted in accordance with MIL-DTL-901 and MIL-STD-167, respectively.
The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541330 – Engineering Services, and PSC AC32 – National Defense R&D Services; Defense-related Activities; Applied Research.
The anticipated period of performance will be Date of Award through December 31, 2025 through a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order. It is anticipated that the Request for Quote (RFQ) will be issued on or around 4 September 2025 via Government Point of Entry (GPE).
If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information:
1.) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization.
2.) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.
3.) Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.
4.) Size of business - Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantage, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned and/or Veteran-owned. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.
NOTE: Only information provided in the written Capability Statement shall be considered.
Capability Statements shall be submitted via e-mail to: arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil by 12:00 p.m. Eastern on 3 September, 2025.
Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A5 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT - PFP ShockVibe_23APR25_r1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Sources Sought Notice_Shock And Vibe.docx | DOCX document |
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