Defense-Grade Metal Coating and Surface Treatment

The contract seeks qualified small businesses to provide corrosion-resistant surface treatments such as nitriding and phosphate coatings to machined firearm components, ensuring full compliance with military specifications for durability and performance under extreme conditions. All work must adhere to established defense standards, with the primary focus on enhancing the longevity and reliability of critical firearm parts through advanced metallurgical finishing techniques. The opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, restricting eligibility exclusively to small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration. Performance of the contracted work is required at a designated location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002, and all deliverables must meet stringent quality control benchmarks aligned with Department of Defense requirements. The solicitation was posted on August 9, 2026, with responses due by August 20, 2026, and is classified as a subcontract under the NAICS code 332813, which covers metal coating, engraving, and related services. The contracting authority is the Land Supply Chain within the Department of Defense, and interested parties must submit their proposals through the official DIBBS portal before the deadline to be considered for award.