RFI Ring Clamps

Rock Island Arsenal, a component of the Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command, is seeking qualified vendors to apply NEDOX (NH-1) proprietary coating to metal clamping rings through this Request for Information. The primary objective is to identify capable sources for coating application and thickness validation services on parts numbered 8166614-02 and 8166615-02, with deliverables including coated parts and Certificates of Conformance. Key contractor qualifications include current ISO 9001 certification, a minimum of 5 years of experience with NEDOX coating application and post-application thickness validation testing, and the ability to meet performance standards such as 95% on-time delivery and a defect rate not exceeding 0.5%. Evaluation criteria focus on company capability statements addressing relevant experience, quality control systems, ability to deliver electronic Certificates of Conformance, and confirmation of return shipping cost coverage at no government expense. Interested parties must submit capability statements limited to 10 pages by 10:00 AM CST on February 9, 2026, to casey.p.pratt.civ@army.mil with the subject line "Response to RFI-RIA-JMTC-2026-NEDOX-01," and this RFI does not constitute a commitment to award a contract.

This pre-solicitation notice carries no small business set-aside designation and identifies no incumbent contractors. The government will furnish between 40-50 total parts (20-25 units each of two part numbers) plus 2-5 test coupons per shipment, with work to be completed at the contractor's facility within 25 business days of parts receipt. The overall contract period of performance is set at one year from award, though no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in this market research phase. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, facilities, quality control testing, and return shipping with appropriate protective packaging. Performance metrics include a 24-hour response time standard for inquiries and adherence to coating thickness tolerances as specified on government-provided drawings.