Smoke and Toxicity Test Chamber

Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is procuring one Smoke and Toxicity Test Chamber through a combined synopsis/solicitation under Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6. The chamber must be capable of executing ASTM E662/E800 fire testing standards and operate on 208-240VAC electrical circuits, with required components including a radiant furnace, flamelet burner, sample holders, and data acquisition computing software. Additionally, the procurement includes one Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant laptop to support the testing system operations. The government will evaluate quotations using lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria and intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order without discussions, though reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary. Quotes must be submitted by 10:00 AM EDT on September 10, 2025, and must include the company's official name, CAGE code, point of contact information, and demonstration of capability to meet all technical specifications.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 600 employees. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documentation. The contract requires delivery of the complete smoke and toxicity test chamber system by April 1, 2026. Performance will occur at the NSWCCD facility located in West Bethesda, Maryland, though the solicitation notice lists Westlake, MD 20817 as the place of performance. The government intends to use Simplified Acquisition Procedures for this firm fixed price purchase order procurement.