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

Department of the Army (Department of Defense), W6QK Acc-Apg

Market research. Sources sought: not a bid yet. The agency wants to know which businesses can do the work. Answering can put you on its radar and can lead to a small-business set-aside.

Deadline: Nov 13, 2026, 5:00 PM ET (21 days left)
Who can bid: Open to any business (no set-aside).
Where the work is: Gunpowder, Maryland, 21010
Industry (NAICS): 332812 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Solicitation number: W911SR-27-R-SOMM
Posted: Sep 29, 2026
Product/service code: 1365

From the notice

1.0 Disclaimer This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the U.S. Government (USG) to contract for any supply or service whatsoeve…

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Send the short response it asks for (usually your capabilities, size status and past work) before the deadline.
Mention your small-business status: enough small businesses answering can lead the agency to set the contract aside.
Watch for the solicitation that may follow.

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