SSTG Lift Rod Thermal Spray

Combined Synopsis/SolicitationSmall Business Set Aside - TotalActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for Small Business businesses
  • Work to be performed in BREMERTON, WA
  • Industry: Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers

Contract Details

Notice ID
N4523A26Q0016
Opportunity Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD IMF
Posted Date
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Response Deadline
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
PSC Code
J020
Set-Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Place of Performance
BREMERTON, WA, 98314-5001
Status
Active

Description

Trident Refit Facility, Bangor, WA (TRFB), in support of Trident Submarines, requires commercial Thermal Spray services. SSTG Lift Rods, when ordered are not thermal sprayed. EM 841/322M-11 allows repair/modification of Lift Rods by coating the bushing seal area with ceramic. The ceramic modification will allow a tighter clearance without galling so that steam leakage can be reduced and galling normally seen on these Lift Rods can be eliminated. Vendor will pre-machine as required to apply sufficient amount of thermal spray. Vendor will prepare surface (pre-grind) and apply thermal spray. Process IAW NAVSEA T9074-AA-GIB-010/1687 to (10EA) Lift Rods (provided by NAVIMFACPACNORWEST). Vendor will rough grind the coated Lift Rods to a rough diameter of 1.260/1.261 IAW EM 841/322M-11.

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is actively seeking qualified contractors for metal coating, engraving (except jewelry and silverware), and allied services to manufacturers with a set-aside for Small Business businesses in BREMERTON, WA. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.