Manufacture of Virgin Powdered Metal (Copper-Nickel Alloy)

The contract requires the production of 600 kilograms of virgin Osprey Cu30Ni metal powder with a particle size distribution of -45 +15 micrometers, fully compliant with MIL-PRF-32814 specifications. Strict quality control measures are mandated to ensure precise particle size consistency and high chemical purity, critical for performance in high-reliability defense applications. The material must be manufactured using virgin feedstock and meet all technical benchmarks outlined in the military performance specification without compromise. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 331318, issued by DLA Maritime - Portsmouth under the Department of Defense, with responses due by August 6, 2026. The work must be performed at a facility located in Kittery, 03904, and is restricted to eligible small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. The solicitation is open for bidding with a submission deadline in the specified timeframe, and participation is limited to businesses qualifying for the total small business set-aside. The contract emphasizes adherence to stringent military standards and is focused on securing a critical material supply chain for defense systems.