Silicon Dioxide Coating of Aluminum Flakes

The U.S. Army is seeking industry information from manufacturers capable of high-volume physical vapor deposition of silicon dioxide onto 2–4 micron aluminum flakes for the Screening Obscuration Module–Multispectral program.

United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W6QK ACC-APG (EDGEWOOD DIVISION)


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Open (active)
W911SR-27-R-SOMM
Nov 13, 2026 10:00 PM
Sep 29, 2026 01:01 PM
Sources Sought
Federal
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emily.c.mcgill.civ@army.mil
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA
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Description

This Sources Sought/RFI seeks commercial manufacturing capabilities for high-volume physical vapor deposition of silicon dioxide onto 2–4 micron aluminum flakes supporting the Screening Obscuration Module–Multispectral program. Proposed approaches should scale from hundreds of pounds to tons and significantly reduce current manufacturing costs for long-term military sustainment. Responses should be a white paper of no more than five pages addressing the manufacturing approach, facility scale, equipment, lead times, cost projections and scale-related cost reductions, maturity and capacity, technical or manufacturing risks, and relevant company experience or past performance. Responders must also provide company information, including business classification and CAGE Code, and an authorized representative’s contact information. This is an information-gathering effort only and is not a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award a contract.

Classification Codes
NAICS332812Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
PSC1365Military Chemical Agents
Smart Codes
silicon dioxide coatingaluminum flake coatingphysical vapor deposition
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Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 29, 2026 01:01 PM-Published Date
Nov 13, 2026 10:00 PM-Response Deadline
Nov 28, 2026-Inactive Date
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