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Vacuum Arc Remelting and Alloy Ingot Production

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Response Deadline08/07/2026, 03:59:00 PM UTC

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The contract requires the production of high-purity experimental alloy ingots using vacuum arc remelting technology, with strict control over composition, temperature, and vacuum conditions to ensure the highest material quality and consistency. The work must be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with precise adherence to technical specifications to meet experimental and defense-related requirements. This subcontract is classified under NAICS code 331111, indicating it falls within the primary metals manufacturing sector, specifically for steel and iron mills. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, and responses are due by August 7, 2026, at 3:59 PM Eastern Time. The contracting organization is the Department of Defense through W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi, and the work is intended to support defense-related research and development initiatives. The place of performance is fixed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, and while no specific point of contact or set-aside details are provided, the nature of the work and agency involvement suggest it is geared toward specialized industrial suppliers with expertise in advanced metallurgical processes under controlled environments.

General Info

Produce high-purity alloy ingots via vacuum arc remelting at Aberdeen Proving Ground for defense R&D by August 7, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg AdelphiView Agency

NAICS

331111 - Iron and Steel MillsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PostedJul 30

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Response DeadlineAug 7

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08/07/2026, 03:59:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi

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Produce high-purity experimental alloy ingots using vacuum arc remelting (VAR) with precise control of composition, temperature, and vacuum conditions.

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