Cadmium Plating and Surface Treatment Services

The contract involves performing cadmium plating on ten buoy cases, encompassing all necessary surface treatment steps including pre-treatment inspection, the plating process itself, adhesion testing to ensure quality and durability, proper packaging, and return shipping to NUWC Keyport. All work must meet stringent military and industrial standards to ensure the buoy cases are protected against corrosion and remain functional in harsh marine environments. The services are classified under NAICS code 332813, indicating specialized metal finishing and coating operations, and are issued as a subcontract under the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, part of the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on June 30, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on July 14, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The place of performance is not specified, but the finished product must be returned to NUWC Keyport, implying that the contractor is responsible for logistics and coordination to meet delivery requirements. There is no set-aside designation, so any qualified vendor may bid. The contract requires full compliance with technical specifications and quality assurance protocols, with no room for deviation in the plating process or testing procedures. Failure to adhere to standards could result in rejection of the entire batch.