NEDOX (NH-1) Coating Application and Coating Thickness Validation
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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, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, is soliciting quotes for NEDOX (NH-1) Coating Application and Coating Thickness Validation services. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The work involves applying a proprietary coating to clamping rings and validating its thickness for the Rock Island Arsenal-Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC). The Statement of Work (SOW) notes that RIA-JMTC lacks this capability and specifically mentions General Magnaplate as the sole specialist for this proprietary coating. Quotes are due by March 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Daylight Savings Time (CDT).
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide NEDOX (NH-1) coating application and thickness validation for specific clamping rings (CLIN 0001: Top, CLIN 0002: Bottom, 25 each). This includes applying the coating per manufacturer's instructions and drawing notes (8166614 Rev. A and 8166615 Rev. B), and providing coating thickness validation test results with Certificates of Conformance (COCs). RIA-JMTC will provide the parts and test coupons. The contractor is responsible for maintaining a robust Quality Control (QC) system, providing electronic COCs with each shipment, and covering return shipping costs and packaging.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), Size Standard: 750 employees.
- Period of Performance: Within one year of contract award, with work execution within 25 business days of product receipt.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility (specifically mentioned as General Magnaplate, Arlington, TX, in the SOW).
- Delivery Destination: Rock Island Arsenal, IL (FOB Destination).
- Contractor Qualifications: ISO 9001 certification and a minimum of 5 years of experience with NEDOX (NH-1) coating application and thickness validation.
- Performance Standards: 95% On-Time Delivery, <=0.5% Defect Rate, 24-hour Responsiveness, and accuracy in meeting dimensional tolerances.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted on the signed and filled-in solicitation, along with any required certifications or specifications, via email to regina.l.gibson7.civ@army.mil. Required attachments include a completed pricing sheet (Attachment 0002) and ISO 9001 Certification. Quotes must be valid for at least 30 days. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous, considering Lowest Price, Responsible Offer / Technical, and past performance (when combined, are NONE). Evaluation and award will be based on initial proposals without discussions.
Key Dates & Contact
- Quote Due Date: March 30, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT.
- Questions Due: No later than 72 hours prior to the solicitation close date/time, emailed to regina.l.gibson7.civ@army.mil.
- Primary Contact: Regina Gibson (regina.l.gibson7.civ@army.mil, 984207454).
Important Notes
All contractors must be SAM registered and active. It is the contractor's responsibility to check the SAM.gov website daily for any posted changes or amendments to the solicitation. Payment will be processed via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).