Opportunity
SAM #W911PT26PA112
Award for Enhanced Plating Equipment Compatible with SafeChrome at Watervliet Arsenal
Buyer
Watervliet Arsenal
Posted
August 10, 2026
Identifier
W911PT26PA112
NAICS
332813
This award notice details the procurement of specialized plating equipment for the Department of the Army at Watervliet Arsenal. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command (ACC), Watervliet Arsenal (W6QK ACC WVA) - OEM and Vendor: - Trion Coatings, LLC (OEM and sole vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Enhanced plating equipment - Equipment must be fully compatible and functional with SafeChrome®, a proprietary trivalent chromium electrolyte - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be specifically designed and validated for SafeChrome® - Only Trion Coatings, LLC can provide the required analytical equipment due to proprietary technology - Award Value: - $318,759.05 - No additional OEMs, vendors, or competing products are mentioned
Description
The Enhanced Plating equipment purchased is required to be fully compatible and functional with SafeChrome®, a proprietary trivalent chromium electrolyte developed and owned by Trion Coatings LLC. As the developer of the chemistry, Trion is the only source capable of providing analytical equipment specifically designed and validated for the unique material properties and performance characteristics of its proprietary solution.