Perform hydrostatic Testing
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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 conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources capable of performing hydrostatic testing for full-scale and large-scale models of undersea structures and structural details. This is for market research purposes, with an anticipated firm fixed-price procurement and an RFQ expected around April 1, 2026. Responses are due by January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The core requirement involves performing hydrostatic testing on various structural test articles at different pressures, often at atmospheric temperature. This includes real-time monitoring of structural response using strain sensors. NSWCCD is specifically seeking information on available pressure vessels, including their internal height and diameter, maximum allowable operating pressure, maximum quantity of foil strain channels or number/cross-section of ports for signal transmission, and available testing mediums (e.g., water, oil).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Procurement Type: Firm Fixed Price
- RFQ Expected: On or around April 1, 2026
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. Eastern
- Published: January 8, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD (NSWCCD)
Set-Aside
No specific set-aside is provided in this notice. However, interested parties are requested to provide their business size (Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned, Veteran-owned) and any subcontracting/teaming plans, if applicable. This information will be used to determine potential small business participation.
Evaluation
Responses will be used for informational purposes only to identify potential sources and assess industry capabilities. Only information provided in the written Capability Statement will be considered.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement via email to christopher.c.rolince.civ@us.navy.mil. The statement should address:
- Organization details (name, address, contact info, ownership type).
- Tailored capability statements with supporting documentation.
- Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.
- Business size and subcontracting/teaming plans.
Additional Notes
- Primary NAICS Code: 541380 - Testing Laboratories
- PSC Code: R425 - Engineering And Technical Services
- Attachment 1 contains a Performance Work Statement (PWS) detailing "Large Diameter Hydrostatic Testing."