Pole Cap Cadmium Plating

The Naval Sea Systems Command at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is soliciting cadmium plating services for main pole caps through a resolicited Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered N3904026Q1008. The primary requirement involves the removal of cadmium plating and re-plating of 24 main pole caps per ASTM-B-633 Type VI Class 3 specifications, with machining of the bottom side to maintain flatness within 0.005 inches and a minimum post-machining thickness of 0.595 inches. The contractor must provide a detailed technical proposal addressing cadmium removal procedures, machining processes, quality control plans, logistics using government-provided custom crates, and a project schedule with phased delivery. Evaluation will be conducted sequentially, with technical acceptability assessed first, followed by past performance review, and award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. The proposal deadline is March 19, 2026, and all vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 332813 (Electroplating, Plating, Anodizing, and Coloring) with a 500-employee size standard. The base contract period runs from March 26, 2026 to March 25, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions available, and includes an option to increase the quantity from 24 to 48 additional pole caps. The government-furnished property consists of 24 pole caps with a total unit acquisition cost of $21,600.00, with each cap weighing 17.8 pounds and requiring return to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard upon completion of plating services. All pricing must be submitted on a firm-fixed-price basis and include all labor, materials, and freight costs, with quotes to be submitted via email to courtney.j.edwards5.civ@us.navy.mil. The place of performance is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, with payment options available through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) or Government Commercial Purchase Card (GCPC) for amounts up to $100,000.