Surface Treatment & Plating Services

The contract solicits surface treatment and plating services for metallic components, requiring cadmium plating and chromate conversion coating in full compliance with military specifications SAE AMS-QQ-P-416 and MIL-DTL-5541, with associated corrosion testing to ensure performance under demanding conditions. All work must be performed to meet stringent defense standards for durability, adhesion, and environmental resistance, with a clear emphasis on quality control and process validation. The opportunity is issued as a subcontract under the NAICS code 332812 by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division, part of the Department of Defense, with performance required at the Indian Head, Maryland facility, ZIP 20640. Responses are due by July 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, and the solicitation was posted on June 30, 2026. No set-aside categorization is specified, and the contract is open to qualified subcontractors capable of meeting the technical and regulatory demands of military-grade surface finishing.