Electronic Component Manufacturing – Variable Wire-Wound Resistor

The contract calls for the manufacture and supply of two units of a nonprecision, variable, wire-wound resistor identified by NSN 5905-00-577-3973, designed to meet rigorous military and environmental standards to ensure reliability in demanding operational conditions. The component must adhere to specified technical and performance criteria consistent with defense sector requirements, with all work expected to be completed under strict quality control protocols. The contract is structured as a subcontract, indicating it is part of a larger procurement effort managed by the Department of Defense under the Maritime Supply Chain ESOC Buys initiative. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with proposals due by August 7, 2026, providing a nine-day window for interested parties to respond. The NAICS code 334418 classifies this as an electronic component manufacturing activity, pointing to specialized industrial capabilities required for production. All performance obligations are to be fulfilled at the designated location identified as APO with ZIP code 09309-9998, suggesting delivery to a U.S. military overseas or expeditionary facility. No set-aside preferences or specific organizational types are indicated, leaving the opportunity open to qualified contractors regardless of size or ownership structure.