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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 5, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Special Emphasis Material (SEM) Operating Rod Supply

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NAICS: 331492
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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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The contract entails the supply of a safety-critical operating rod fabricated from QQ-N-286, Form 2, material that has been annealed and age-hardened, classified as Special Emphasis Material for use in nuclear systems. This component is subject to strict material specifications and quality control protocols due to its vital role in nuclear system operations, ensuring performance under extreme conditions and adherence to nuclear-grade standards. The material’s processing and certification must meet rigorous industry and government requirements to guarantee structural integrity and operational reliability. This is a subcontract opportunity posted by the Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech under the Department of Defense, with a NAICS code of 331492 indicating classification within Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on May 5, 2026, and responses are due by May 11, 2026, at 8:30 PM. No set-aside classification or specific location for performance is provided, but the nature of the item implies that manufacturing and inspection must occur in facilities qualified for nuclear-grade production. The contract requires full compliance with material traceability, non-destructive testing, and documentation standards commensurate with defense and nuclear safety obligations.

General Info

Supply of QQ-N-286 safety-critical rods for nuclear systems, DoD, strict quality standards, short bid timeframe.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Navsup Weapon Systems Support MechView Agency

NAICS

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

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This scope was carved out of N0010426QFB53.

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech
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Supply of safety-critical operating rod made from QQ-N-286, form 2, annealed and age-hardened material designated as Special Emphasis Material for nuclear systems.

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