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The contract seeks commercial subcontracting for the supply of raw materials critical to military-grade spring manufacturing, specifically spring steel wire and specialized coatings designed to meet stringent defense performance standards. The materials must comply with exacting technical specifications to ensure durability, resilience, and reliability under extreme operational conditions, with performance expected to align with U.S. Department of Defense requirements. The place of performance is designated as Greensboro, North Carolina, with a delivery timeline tied to the subcontractor’s ability to meet production and quality benchmarks within a compressed window. The solicitation is open for responses until August 3, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 331221, indicating focus on forged and stamped metal product manufacturing. The procurement is managed by the Fluid Handling Division of the Department of Defense, with the intent to integrate these components into critical defense systems. While no set-aside designation has been specified, interested vendors must respond through the official DIBBS portal using the referenced solicitation link, ensuring full adherence to submission protocols and compliance with federal contracting regulations governing defense supply chains.

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Supply military-grade spring steel wire and coatings to Greensboro, NC, per DoD specs by August 3, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → FLUID HANDLING DIVISIONView Agency

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331221 - Rolled Steel Shape ManufacturingView NAICS

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GREENSBORO, NC, 27409, US

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Supply of raw materials such as spring steel wire and coatings used in military-grade spring manufacturing.

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