Plating and Coating

This solicitation seeks proposals to develop additive manufacturing based masking solutions for metal plating and various protective coatings for the Air Force Sustainment Center. The solicitation was issued by the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command and seeks these services for the 309th Maintenance Squadron located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Key requirements include developing plating and coating masks and tooling through additive manufacturing techniques, procuring additive manufacturing equipment, and transferring production processes to the government within 16 months. Proposals will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis and are due by September 15, 2023.

This opportunity is set aside for woman-owned small businesses as a sole source procurement. The NAICS code is 339999 and PSC code is J019. The justification and approval document indicates the sole-source contract will be awarded to JA Plating Coating for a firm-fixed-price of $700,000. The period of performance is 18 months from date of award to be performed at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Deliverables include additive manufacturing equipment, process documentation, tooling drawings, and prototype masks.