Cadmium Plating and Surface Finishing Services

The contract calls for cadmium plating of steel pipe elbows, encompassing all necessary surface preparation steps including pre-treatment, electroplating with cadmium, passivation to enhance durability, and rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with military corrosion resistance standards. All work must adhere strictly to specifications governing material integrity, coating thickness, adhesion, and performance under environmental stress conditions, ensuring the finished components meet the demanding requirements of defense applications. The production is to be performed at a designated facility in Tracy, California, with a zip code of 95304-5000, and the work is classified as a subcontract under the NAICS code 332812 for metal coating services. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 17, 2026, and is managed by the Fluid Handling Division under the Department of Defense. While no set-aside status or point of contact is specified, the procurement is issued through the Defense Logistics Agency’s DIBBS platform, indicating formal federal procurement procedures and a requirement for bidders to comply with all applicable military and industrial standards. The emphasis on cadmium plating implies a critical application where corrosion resistance is vital to operational reliability, and contractors must demonstrate proven capability in meeting the exacting technical and compliance thresholds for defense-grade surface finishes.