Zinc and Cadmium Plating; Q&A as of 11-4-2025 Attached

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking quotes for zinc and cadmium plating services to re-plate various metal components including 121 dolly bodies, 122 clevises, 238 levers, and 107 locks. The procurement requires vendors to clean, prepare, and re-plate these items according to specific metallurgical standards, including cadmium plating per QQ-P-416 Type II Class 2 for dolly bodies and zinc coating per QQ-Z-325 Type II Class 2 and ASTM-B633-13 for other components, with mandatory hydrogen-embrittlement relief baking within 4 hours after plating. Key contract requirements include vendor registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), submission of a Property Management System Plan, and compliance with NAVSEA and DFARS contract terms and conditions, along with strict operational security protocols prohibiting disclosure of critical information. The award will be made on an "All or None" basis using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, considering technical acceptability, pricing, and past performance records via CPARS/FAPPIIS. The solicitation deadline is November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET, with questions answered as of November 4, 2025, and a required delivery date of December 1, 2025.

This is a Total Small Business set-aside procurement with no identified current contractors or incumbents. The estimated award value can be approximated based on government-furnished property unit costs, with dolly bodies valued at $5,000 each and other components at $1,083.33 each, though final pricing will depend on vendor quotes and the inclusion of freight charges to the delivery location. All components are pre-disassembled for vendor processing, and delivery must be made to Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, California 92106. The total scope encompasses re-plating services for approximately 468 individual components across four distinct part types, with site visits not permitted but provisions available for vendors to assess parts if needed. Given the specialized nature of the work and the precise metallurgical requirements, this procurement is targeted toward vendors with demonstrated electroplating capabilities and experience with naval component specifications.