CARC and Heavy Phosphate Coating Application

The contract requires the application of Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) in accordance with MIL-DTL-53072 and a heavy phosphate coating per MIL-DTL-16232 to seat frames, ensuring full compliance with Department of Defense standards for coating thickness and adhesion. The work must include the use of primer and meet all specified performance criteria to ensure durability and resistance under operational conditions. This is a subcontract opportunity designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA program, meaning only small businesses are eligible to respond. The North American Industry Classification System code is 332813, which aligns with metal finishing and coating services. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, and responses are due by August 24, 2026. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense under the office designation W6QK Acc-Dta, with performance expected to take place at an unspecified location under DoD oversight.