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Aluminum Casting and Tooling for Hose Plugs

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Response Deadline11/04/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves the design, tooling, and aluminum casting of 331 hose plugs for prime contractors supporting the Department of Defense Fluid Handling Division. The contractor is required to utilize Aluminum 356 T6 in accordance with ASTM B26/B26M standards and must strictly adhere to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment. Additionally, the production process must prohibit the use of mercury compounds and ozone-depleting chemicals. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 331524, with performance taking place in San Diego, California. Interested parties must respond by November 4, 2026, to provide the necessary casting and fabrication services for these specific aluminum components.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FLUID HANDLING DIVISION

NAICS

331524 - Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)

Place of Performance

SAN DIEGO, CA, 92136-3581, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7M3-26-T-6466.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PLUG, HOSE

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Timeline

PostedOct 30

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Response DeadlineNov 4

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Response Deadline

11/04/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 5 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FLUID HANDLING DIVISION

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FLUID HANDLING DIVISION

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Performs aluminum casting for prime contractors on DLA Fluid Handling Division projects. Designs and fabricates tooling to produce 331 hose plugs using Aluminum 356 T6 per ASTM B26/B26M. Ensures compliance with Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, prohibiting ozone-depleting chemicals and mercury compounds. Delivers 331 cast aluminum hose plugs.

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