Piston Rod Ceramic Hard Coating
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
-
Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
- Place of performance
- Silverdale, Washington 98315, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This Special Notice, posted on November 19, 2025, by the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), announces the government's intent to award a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract for ceramic hard coating services on piston rods. The notice is not a request for competitive quotes but rather an invitation for interested parties to demonstrate their capabilities and interest in the requirement. A Justification and Approval has been prepared supporting the sole-source award decision. The contracting officer is Christopher Cooper, and responses should be directed to his email address. The contract falls under NAICS code 332812 (Metal Coating, Engraving, and Allied Services to Manufacturers) and PSC code J019 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment for Ships and Floating Docks).
The objective of this procurement is to obtain specialized ceramic coating services for four retractable bow plane lock-in lock-out (LILO) piston rods for the U.S. Submarine program, with work to be performed at the contractor's facility between November 24, 2025, and January 31, 2026. Interested parties must submit written capability documentation by November 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST, including detailed technical background and experience demonstrating their ability to meet the specific technical requirements. To be eligible for award, prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess facility qualifications per MIL-STD 1687A along with certified spray operators. The work involves cleaning, blasting, and applying ceramic coatings in compliance with NAVSEA procedures SWPY 4260A and NAVY047, Rev. B, and applicable drawing specifications. The government will not be responsible for costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice, and all submitted documentation will not be returned.
Notice text
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. A DETERMINATION NOT TO COMPETE THE PROPOSED PROCUREMENT BASED UPON REPONSES TO THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT.
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole-source firm fixed price contract to A & A Coating's, Inc. A Justification and Approval has been prepared. The period of performance is estimated to be 11/24/2025 - 01/31/2026.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUESTOR FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities, in a quote. To do so, respond to this requirement no later than 21, November 2025 12:00pm, PST. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. PSNS & IMF will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for the award.
All documents submitted will not be returned. All interest parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Christopher Cooper, Contract Specialist by email at Christopher.t.cooper14.civ@us.navy.mil
The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor’s capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SSN 22 Piston - Final.docx | DOCX document |
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