NEDOX (NH-1) Coating Application and Coating Thickness Validation
Overview
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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 Army, specifically the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, through ACC-RI, is soliciting proposals for NEDOX (NH-1) Coating Application and Coating Thickness Validation services. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The primary objective is to apply specialized coating to government-furnished parts and test coupons, ensuring quality and validated thickness.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for applying NEDOX (NH-1) coating to product parts and test coupons provided by the Rock Island Arsenal-Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC), adhering to manufacturer's instructions and specific drawing requirements (e.g., Drawing 8166614 Rev. A and Drawing 8166615 Rev. B). Key deliverables include coated parts, inspection reports (Certificates of Conformance - COCs) provided electronically, and return shipping. The contractor must maintain a robust Quality Control system and provide coating thickness validation test results. Performance standards include 95% on-time delivery and a defect rate not exceeding 0.5%.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), with a size standard of 750 employees.
- Period of Performance: Within one (1) year of contract award, with work executed within twenty-five (25) business days upon receipt of the product.
- Proposal Due Date: February 19, 2026, at 1000 Central Daylight Time (CDT).
- Published Date: February 17, 2026 (latest amendment).
Eligibility & Qualifications
Offerors must be SAM registered and active. Required contractor qualifications include ISO 9001 certification and a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience with NEDOX (NH-1) coating application and post-application thickness validation testing.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronic via email to Casey Pratt (casey.p.pratt.civ@army.mil).
- Email Subject Line: "Quote PANROC26029779 – COMPANY NAME."
- Required Documents: Signed and filled-in solicitation, completed Attachment 0002 Pricing sheet, and ISO 9001 Certification.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering Lowest Price, Responsible Offer / Technical, and past performance (when combined, are NONE). Evaluation and award will be based on initial proposals without discussions.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must remain firm for at least 30 calendar days.
Place of Performance & Delivery
The work shall be performed at the contractor's facility (e.g., General Magnaplate, Arlington, TX). Delivery, inspection, and acceptance will occur at the destination: Rock Island Arsenal, Bldg. 299 Receiving Door 16A, Gillespie St. & Beck Ave., Rock Island, IL 61299.
Additional Notes
All questions must be submitted in writing to the identified contract specialist, Casey Pratt, no later than 72 hours prior to the solicitation close date/time. Payment will be processed via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).