Sources SoughtNAICS 33281240d

CPE CBRND Seeking Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) of Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) on Aluminum Flakes for Screening Obscuration Module - Multispectral (SOM-M)

W911SR-27-R-SOMM

DEPT OF THE ARMY → DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG → AMC

Posted: Sep 29, 2026
Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 · 5:00 PM EST
Est. Value: Not specified
Location: Gunpowder, MD

AI Summary

The U.S. Army (ACC-APG) is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify vendors capable of applying Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) of silicon dioxide (SiO2) onto aluminum flakes, a component of the Screening Obscuration Module - Multispectral (SOM-M) obscurant system. This is a market research/RFI notice, not a solicitation; responses are due November 13, 2026. Small businesses with specialized PVD coating and fine-powder handling capabilities in the specialty inorganic chemicals space should respond to be considered for the future contract.

Key Requirements

•Vendors must demonstrate proven capability in PVD application of silicon dioxide onto aluminum flakes with controlled coating thickness and uniformity suitable for multispectral obscuration. Expertise in fine aluminum flake handling/processing and relevant government contracting registration (SAM) are essential.

Details

Point of Contact: Emily McGill; emily.c.mcgill.civ@army.mil
Classification Code: 1365

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