Gold Plating and Surface Finishing Services

The contract calls for the 24K gold plating of buckle components to comply with the stringent military specifications outlined in MIL-DTL-1963K, ensuring durability, precise appearance, and strong adhesion under demanding operational conditions. This work is targeted toward defense applications where surface finish quality and long-term performance are critical, and the plating process must meet exacting standards for thickness, uniformity, and resistance to environmental degradation. This is a subcontract opportunity with a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the North American Industry Classification System code 332813, which covers metal finishing and coating services. The solicitation was posted on June 29, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense, managed by DLA Troop Support, and the work must be performed in accordance with federal procurement guidelines, though the specific place of performance is not detailed.