Cadmium Plating Services
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort to identify qualified sources for Cadmium Plating Services for Minuteman III Launch Facility (LF) and Launch Control Center (LCC) motor generators. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Responses are due by February 12, 2026, at 11:59 pm MST.
Purpose & Scope
The USAF requires specific cadmium plating processes for corrosion protection and low bonding resistance on mating metal surfaces of Minuteman III motor generators. This plating is crucial for meeting nuclear hardness bonding and grounding requirements due to its high electrical conductivity. The requirement involves overhauling at least 11 LF and 4 LCC motor generators annually. Alternative plating processes or materials are currently not authorized. Services are to be performed in strict accordance with the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW) and support the 309th EMXG at Hill AFB, UT. Specific parts include Control Cabinets, Bed Plates, and Motor Frames.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332813 (Size Standard: 500 Employees)
- Place of Performance: Hill Air Force Base, UT
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, 11:59 pm MST
- Published Date: January 29, 2026
Key Deliverables & Requirements
Bidders should be aware of the following Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs):
- CDRL A001 (Quality Assessment Report): Details plating thickness and adhesion, required as needed (ASREQ).
- CDRL A002 (Certificate of Quality Audit Compliance): Required as needed (ASREQ), within five business days of the part being returned from service.
- CDRL A003 (Work Completion Certification): Details plating thickness and adhesion, required as needed (ASREQ), within five business days of the part being returned from service. All electronic submissions must be in Adobe or Microsoft Office compatible formats.
Submission & Evaluation
This is for information and planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation. The government will use responses to determine if responsible sources exist and if the effort can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. Interested parties should provide capabilities statements via email to Michael Checketts. Requested information includes:
- Company Name and CAGE code.
- Point of Contact (POC) with email and phone.
- Confirmation of small business status under NAICS 332813.
- Confirmation of SAM registration.
- For teaming agreements, delineate work performed by prime and partners.
Contact Information
- Primary: Michael Checketts (michael.checketts@us.af.mil, 801-586-6638)
- Secondary: Merrick Flygare (merrick.flygare@us.af.mil, 801-775-2223)