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Chemical Milling of Formed Aluminum Sheets

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Response Deadline10/27/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves performing chemical milling for prime contractors supporting U.S. Navy FRC Southwest projects in San Diego. The scope of work requires the removal of material from four government-furnished 2024-T3 aluminum sheets to precise depths, adhering to Northrop Grumman drawing 123CS11022-21 rev. G and process specification GSS26100. The contractor will utilize government-provided masking templates and chemical milling baths to complete the process. Due to the nature of the project, the contractor must be authorized to handle Distribution Statement D restricted data. Final deliverables include the milled aluminum sheets, the returned masking templates, and a formal Certificate of Conformance. This effort falls under NAICS code 332813 and is managed through the Department of Defense.

General Info

Chemical milling of four aluminum sheets for U.S. Navy FRC Southwest projects.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Fleet Readiness Center

NAICS

332813 - Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

Place of Performance

San Diego, CA, 92135, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N68520-26-SIMACQ-KN00000-0262.

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Chemical Milling of Aluminum Sheets

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PostedOct 21

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Response DeadlineOct 27

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Fleet Readiness Center

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Performs chemical milling for prime contractors on U.S. Navy FRC Southwest projects. Removes material from four government-furnished 2024-T3 aluminum sheets to specific depths per Northrop Grumman drawing 123CS11022-21 rev. G and process specification GSS26100. Utilizes government-furnished masking templates and chemical milling baths. Requires authorization to handle Distribution Statement D restricted data. Delivers milled sheets, returned templates, and a Certificate of Conformance.

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