Domestic Raw Material Supply for Fastener Production

The contract seeks the supply of domestically sourced alloy or stainless steel specifically for the manufacturing of self-locking nuts, ensuring full compliance with the Berry Amendment and the Buy American Act. All materials must originate entirely within the United States, from raw material extraction through final production, to meet stringent federal requirements for defense-related procurement. The materials will be used in the production of fasteners critical to military and defense applications, requiring strict adherence to quality, traceability, and sourcing standards. This subcontract is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, reserving the opportunity exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA size standards for NAICS code 331110, which covers iron and steel mills and fermentation plants. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, with a response deadline of July 28, 2026, and performance will be centered at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002. The contracting activity falls under the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, and interested parties must submit proposals through the DIBBS portal to be considered for award.