Diver’s Knife Manufacturing and Supply

The contract seeks the manufacture and delivery of one Diver’s Knife, identified by NSN 4220-00-372-0665, strictly in accordance with military drawing 921557. Production must adhere to approved modern substitutes for materials that are no longer available, including bronze equivalents meeting Grade A specifications and varnished maple wood, with allowable manufacturing methods encompassing casting or forging to ensure structural integrity and functional compliance. All components and processes must maintain the original design intent while accommodating contemporary material standards without compromising performance or reliability in operational environments. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, with a posted date of July 31, 2026, and a firm response deadline of August 8, 2026. The NAICS code 332215 indicates the work falls under the fabricated metal product manufacturing category, specifying the nature of the production activity. While the place of performance and point of contact details are not provided, interested parties must submit proposals through the designated DIBBS platform before the deadline, ensuring full compliance with technical specifications and material substitution guidelines to qualify for award.