High Energy Impact Tester
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is soliciting quotes for a High Energy Impact Tester under a firm-fixed-price purchase order. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) with NAICS Code 334519 (Small Business Standard: 600 Employees) and PSC Code 6635. The tester is required for Charpy V-notch impact testing in accordance with ASTM E23. Quotes are due by June 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a fully functional, high-capacity motorized-return pendulum impact tester. Key specifications include:
- Testing Capability: Charpy V-notch impact testing per ASTM E23, with supports for 55 mm x 10 mm x 10 mm specimens.
- Energy Capacity: Minimum 400 ft-lb, maximum 550 ft-lb.
- Control & Display: Digital readout, computer/software control, push-button control, pneumatic pendulum release, and a high-resolution digital encoder.
- Safety & Features: Motorized pendulum return within 10 seconds, safety lock, and battery backup for results.
- Software: For data collection, analysis, visualization, storage, real-time display, customizable reporting, closed-loop control, and data exporting.
- Accessories: Includes an 8 mm Charpy Impact Striker, anvil/inserts mountings, self-centering tongs, and a finished concrete base.
- Services: Installation, assembly, verification, acceptance, basic training (system operation, data management), email/phone technical support (M-F, 0800-1700 EST), and a twelve (12) month warranty.
- Delivery: To Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, 9500 MacArthur Blvd, West Bethesda, MD 20817.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Delivery Deadline: No later than December 31, 2026
- Quote Due: June 24, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published Date: June 16, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead and include pricing (rounded to the nearest whole dollar), CAGE Code, FOB Destination, Point of Contact, GSA contract number (if applicable), Business Size, and Lead Time. Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose technically acceptable quote is considered the most advantageous, based on past performance and price. Technical acceptability is a pass/fail determination. Past performance may be considered, with a neutral rating for no relevant information. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness.
Additional Notes
The government will provide a Navy computer with Windows 11 OS for installation and operation. Point of Contact: Kylie Cox, kylie.l.cox2.civ@us.navy.mil.