Thermal Spray Coating Services for Submarine Radar Mast Tubes

The contract seeks qualified small businesses to provide thermal spray coating services for the repair and restoration of submarine radar mast tubes using HVOF, plasma, or arc spray technologies. The work includes complete surface preparation, precise coating application to restore dimensional integrity and enhance corrosion resistance, and thorough verification to ensure compliance with performance standards. All services must be performed to meet stringent military specifications for durability and reliability in harsh maritime environments. The effort is critical to maintaining operational readiness of submarine systems and requires specialized expertise in high-performance coating applications for mission-critical naval components. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines and falls under NAICS code 332812 for metal coating, enameled, and related services. It is managed by the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF under the Department of Defense and requires performance at the facility in Silverdale, Washington, with a response deadline of May 27, 2026. Only small business concerns meeting SBA size standards are eligible to bid, and all applicants must demonstrate proven capability in delivering thermal spray services for defense-related applications. The contract emphasizes quality control, regulatory adherence, and timely execution to support ongoing naval maintenance schedules.