Knife Blade Material Supply (Bronze Alloy)

The contract solicits the supply of bronze alloy material specifically for knife blades, requiring adherence to modern equivalents of the obsolete MIL-B-16541 Grade A specifications, ensuring material compatibility with existing military-grade blade manufacturing standards. The material must meet precise mechanical, chemical, and dimensional requirements to maintain performance, durability, and interoperability with legacy and current equipment systems. This subcontract is issued under NAICS code 331492, indicating a focus on other nonferrous metal rolling, drawing, and extruding, and is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with responses due by August 11, 2026, and the place of performance is designated as FPO, 96662, suggesting delivery to military addresses overseas or in transit. The contract does not specify a set-aside category, leaving eligibility open to all qualified contractors regardless of business size or status. Interested parties must ensure compliance with the technical specifications and deliverables outlined in the full solicitation document accessible through the provided DIBBS link, as failure to meet the material equivalence standards will result in rejection.