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Diver's Knife Manufacturing (Forging/Casting & Machining)

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The contract seeks full manufacturing of diver’s knives in accordance with military drawing 921557 Revision F, encompassing all stages from initial forging or casting through precision machining with tolerances of ±0.01 inch to final assembly. All work must meet exacting military specifications to ensure performance and reliability in demanding underwater environments. The manufacturing process demands high accuracy and quality control, with no tolerance for deviation from the approved technical drawing. This subcontract opportunity is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, with a response deadline of August 11, 2026. The NAICS code 332215 indicates the scope relates to forging and stamping, reflecting the metalworking nature of the production. Performance is required at FPO, ZIP 96662, suggesting delivery to a military or expeditionary location. The solicitation is open to qualified subcontractors capable of end-to-end production under strict military standards, with no set-aside provisions specified.

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Manufacture diver’s knives to MIL-Drawing 921557 Rev F with ±0.01 inch tolerance for DLA delivery by August 11, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics AgencyView Agency

NAICS

332215 - Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) ManufacturingView NAICS

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FPO, AP, 96662, US

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Full manufacturing of diver's knives per military drawing 921557 Rev F, including forging or casting, precision machining (±0.01 inch), and final assembly.

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