WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD IMF, DEPT OF DEFENSE, has a requirement for "SSTG Lift Rod Thermal Spray". The solicitation notice (N4523A26Q0016) was posted on Aug 18, 2026 10:02 am PDT. All responses are due by Aug 26, 2026 12:00 pm PDT.
Contract Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
Description: Trident Refit Facility, Bangor, WA (TRFB), in support of Trident Submarines, requires commercial Thermal Spray services. SSTG Lift Rods, when ordered are not thermal sprayed. EM 841/322M-11 allows repair/modification of Lift Rods by coating the bushing seal area with ceramic. The ceramic modification will allow a tighter clearance without galling so that steam leakage can be reduced and galling normally seen o...