Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) Application

The contract calls for the application of Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) to fabricated metal covers, ensuring compliance with stringent military standards for durability and chemical resistance. This work must meet specific performance criteria to protect equipment from exposure to hazardous agents, environmental stress, and battlefield conditions, with all coatings applied in accordance with authorized military specifications. The subcontract is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, meaning only qualified small businesses are eligible to respond. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and falls under the NAICS code 332813 for Metal Coating, Engraving, and Allied Services. The work is to be performed at the designated place of performance in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with an ZIP code of 17070-5002. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense through the Land Supply Chain organization, and the procurement is managed via the DIBBS platform. All eligible responders must be prepared to demonstrate capability in applying CARC coatings consistently to exacting military requirements and provide documentation of compliance with applicable regulatory and quality control procedures.