RFI.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL - JOINT MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER

(RIA-JMTC)

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299

RFI-RIA-JMTC-2026-NEDOX-01 5 February 2026

MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION

SUBJECT: Request for Information (RFI) for NEDOX (NH-1) Coating Services

1. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. The Department of the Army, Rock Island Arsenal-Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC), is conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for applying NEDOX (NH-1) proprietary coating (or a technically equivalent coating) to government-furnished metal parts.

2. RIA-JMTC requires a contractor to apply a specific proprietary coating, NEDOX (NH-1), to clamping rings (top and bottom) as specified in customer-provided drawings. The contractor will be responsible for the coating application, quality control, and validation of the coating thickness.

RIA-JMTC will provide the uncoated parts and test coupons to the contractor.

3. The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, and facilities to apply NEDOX (NH-1) coating to government-furnished property, specifically Part #8166614-02 (quantity 20-25) and Part #8166615-02 (quantity 20-25), as well as 2-5 test coupons per shipment. The contractor must perform quality control testing to validate that the coating thickness meets the specifications on the provided drawings and furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) with each return shipment. The contractor is also responsible for the cost of return shipping.

4. Interested parties are requested to respond with a capability statement that addresses the following areas:

a. Company Information: Company Name, Address, Website, CAGE Code, UEI Number, Point of Contact (Name, Title, Email, Phone), and Business Size/Socio-Economic Status.

b. Capability and Experience:

(1) Describe your company's capability to apply the NEDOX (NH-1) coating. If you cannot provide this specific coating, please state if you can provide a technically equivalent alternative and describe its properties and performance relative to NEDOX (NH-1).

(2) Provide evidence of holding a current ISO 9001 certification.

(3) Describe your company's experience with the specified coating or equivalent, including the number of years of experience and examples of similar work.

c. Quality and Performance:

(1) Describe your Quality Control (QC) system and processes for validating coating application and thickness.

(2) Confirm your ability to provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) with each shipment, delivered electronically.

(3) What is your standard turnaround time, from receipt of product to completion of work, for a batch of 40-50 parts? The government requirement is completion within 25 business days.

(4) Confirm your company would cover all return shipping and packaging costs.

5. Responses to this RFI are due no later than 10:00 AM (CST) on Febuary 9, 2026. Please submit your response electronically to the Point of Contact. The subject line of the email should read: "Response to RFI-RIA-JMTC-2026-NEDOX-01". Responses should be limited to a maximum of 10 pages.

6. This RFI is not a request for proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled as such.

7. The point of contact for this action is Casey Pratt, Contract Specialist, casey.p.pratt.civ@army.mil or 918-420-7407.

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Interested Parties