Ceramic Metal Base and Solidifier
ID: W912P525X16N1Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST NASHVILLENASHVILLE, TN, 37203-1070, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999)

PSC

ADDITIVE METAL MATERIALS (9630)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, is seeking qualified contractors to provide ceramic metal and solidifier for use at Wilson Lock in Florence, Alabama. The procurement involves furnishing sixty (60) 2kg kits of ceramic metal and one hundred thirty (130) 100g bottles of release agent within seven calendar days of contract award, with options for expedited delivery. This material is critical for creating bearing shims for lock miter gate quoin blocks, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability. Interested parties must submit a capability statement by 1:00 p.m. (CST) on April 30, 2025, to Jamie Lynn Barnes at jamie.l.barnes@usace.army.mil, as this opportunity is part of a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332999.

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