Special Process Certification (Heat Treating, Coatings, NDT)

The contract requires the performance or subcontracting of specialized processes including heat treating, coatings, and nondestructive testing, all of which must be executed with current NADCAP or SIP certification and full traceability throughout the process. These services are critical to ensuring compliance with stringent quality and safety standards expected by the Department of Defense. The solicitation is issued under NAICS code 332813, indicating a focus on metal heat treating services, and is classified as a subcontract opportunity with no set-aside designation. The opportunity was posted on August 5, 2026, and responses must be submitted by August 7, 2026, at 4:59 AM UTC, making the window for submission extremely narrow. The awarding agency is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation located in Oklahoma City, with the place of performance unspecified. Entities interested in bidding must possess valid certifications and the infrastructure to maintain complete documentation and traceability, which are non-negotiable requirements for compliance. The contract aims to secure qualified partners to support defense-related manufacturing and maintenance operations with mission-critical processes.