Specialty Materials & Plating Supply

The contract concerns the supply of cadmium plating services and high-strength alloy materials specifically designated for use in aerospace fastener production, with strict compliance required to the AMS-QP-416 specification for plating quality and ASME B46.1 for surface texture standards. These materials and services are critical to maintaining the structural integrity, corrosion resistance, and performance of fasteners used in defense aerospace applications, ensuring adherence to militarized engineering and material protocols. Performance is mandated to occur at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, with a delivery window aligned to the procurement timeline established by the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodity Division. This is a subcontract opportunity issued under the NAICS code 332813, which categorizes it within the metal finishing and coating industry. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, with responses due by August 13, 2026, indicating a narrow window for bid submission and evaluation. The contract does not specify a set-aside status and is open to qualified suppliers capable of meeting aerospace-grade material and plating requirements without exception. All work must be executed to exacting standards to support the defense supply chain’s reliability and safety mandates, and compliance with technical specifications is non-negotiable for award consideration.