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Casting Tooling & Die Innovation

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Response Deadline06/29/2031, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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The Casting Tooling and Die Innovation subcontract, managed by the Department of Defense through the Dcso Philadelphia office, focuses on the supply and development of advanced tooling and die materials for DLA Advanced Metal Castings R&D projects. The scope of work involves creating innovative die materials, establishing new repair methods for dies and parts, and developing specialized alloy coatings and lubricants. This effort requires high-level technical capabilities in precision machining and coating application technologies, specifically PVD and CVD. The successful contractor is responsible for delivering prototype dies, detailed coating specifications, and validated repair protocols. This project is categorized under NAICS code 331522 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The contract period extends from June 2026 through June 2031.

General Info

DoD contract for advanced tooling, die materials, and coatings in Philadelphia, 2026-2031.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Dcso Philadelphia

NAICS

331522 - Nonferrous (except Aluminum) Die-Casting Foundries

Place of Performance

Philadelphia, PA, 19111, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SP4701-26-B-0002.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Advanced Metal Castings Research & Development (R&D) Requirement Program (Formerly Castings)

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Timeline

PostedJun 29

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Response DeadlineJun 29

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06/29/2031, 03:59:00 AM UTCin over 4 years

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Dcso Philadelphia

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Dcso Philadelphia

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Supplies and develops advanced tooling and die materials for prime contractors on DLA Advanced Metal Castings R&D projects. Develops innovative die materials, creates new die and part repair methods, and develops specialized die and alloy coatings and lubricants. Requires precision machining and coating application technology such as PVD/CVD. Delivers prototype dies, coating specifications, and validated repair protocols.

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