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Domestic Material Sourcing for Bellows Manufacturing

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Submission Closed07/23/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 331492

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FLUID HANDLING DIVISION

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Naval Undersea Warfare Center

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Silver Reutilization and Account Maintenance Service

Solicitation # N0025327Q0001

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport, intends to award a single Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for silver reutilization and account maintenance services. The contractor will be responsible for refining silver-bearing materials recovered from Silver/Zinc and Silver/Chloride batteries to a purity of 99.9% for use in manufacturing new batteries. Annual requirements include the reutilization of 328,060 troy ounces of high silver content material and 582,421 troy ounces of low silver content material, along with the maintenance of 439,108 troy ounces in silver accounts. The contract features a five-year ordering period and will be awarded based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures. The contract is a fixed-price agreement with an Economic Price Adjustment based on the London Bullion Market Association Silver Price, with a service price ceiling set at 150% of the proposed base price. Performance requirements include completing the refining process within 60 days of shipment receipt and achieving a silver return rate between 75% and 90% of the received net weight. Strict quality and security controls are mandated, including the use of a neutral third-party observer for weighing and the adherence to DOD 5220.22M industrial security standards. The contractor must also ensure all hazardous waste disposal complies with local, state, and federal environmental laws. This is a full and open competition under NAICS code 331492, with the Request for Quote expected around October 1, 2026.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center

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25 days ago

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in 20 days

AI Contract Overview

The contract titled Domestic Material Sourcing for Bellows Manufacturing requires the supply of U.S.-sourced raw materials, specifically metal alloys and elastomers, that comply with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, ensuring all materials are domestically produced and processed. These materials are intended for use in the manufacturing of bellows, a critical component in defense-related applications. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, with the Land Supply Chain organization overseeing the requirements. The place of performance is designated as Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with a zip code of 73145-8000, indicating the operational and logistical center for delivery and integration. The NAICS code 331492 classifies this as a downstream activity within the secondary metal manufacturing sector, pointing to the precision and specialized nature of the material supply chain involved. Proposals must be submitted by the response deadline of July 23, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 12, 2026, providing a narrow window for qualified vendors to respond. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning the opportunity is open to all eligible subcontractors regardless of size or veteran status. Compliance with federal sourcing mandates is non-negotiable, requiring full documentation and certification of domestic origin for all materials. The contract is managed through the DIBBS platform, with the official solicitation link providing access to detailed submission guidelines, technical specifications, and compliance forms necessary for inclusion in the award process.

General Info

Supply U.S.-sourced metal alloys and elastomers for defense bellows at Tinker AFB, comply with Buy American and Berry Amendment.

Agency

Department Of Defense → LAND SUPPLY CHAINView Agency

NAICS

331492 - Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)View NAICS

Place of Performance

TINKER AFB, OK, 73145-8000, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7L1-26-T-826U.

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

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BELLOWS, PRESSURE

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 12

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Response DeadlineJul 23

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/23/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → LAND SUPPLY CHAIN

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Department Of Defense → LAND SUPPLY CHAIN

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Full Description

Supply of U.S.-sourced raw materials such as metal alloys and elastomers compliant with Buy American Act and Berry Amendment for use in bellows production.