Heavy-Duty Hinge and Pivot Hardware Supplier

The contract seeks a qualified supplier to provide heavy-duty hinges, pivot pins, and locking mechanisms specifically designed for the collapsible frame and fold-down truss end walls, emphasizing durability and reliability under demanding operational conditions. These components are critical to the structural integrity and functionality of modular equipment, requiring precision engineering to ensure smooth operation, long-term resistance to stress, and secure locking in deployed configurations. The requirement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, with the NAICS code 332996 indicating a focus on other fabricated metal product manufacturing. The solicitation, issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock under the Department of Defense, is open for responses until July 27, 2026, with performance expected to occur in Crane, Indiana, ZIP 47522. The contract type is a subcontract, indicating that the successful vendor will likely serve as a tiered supplier supporting a larger system integration effort. All submissions must meet stringent quality and compliance standards consistent with defense procurement requirements, and the set-aside designation ensures that only small business concerns are eligible to compete. The opportunity is publicly accessible through the SAM.gov portal for registered entities seeking to align their manufacturing capabilities with defense logistics needs.