Low-Footprint Hardware Integration & Enclosure Design

The contract involves the mechanical design and fabrication of ruggedized, transportable enclosures specifically engineered for DART systems, with a focus on enabling rapid deployment in austere and challenging environments. These enclosures must be engineered for durability, portability, and resilience under harsh operational conditions while maintaining a low-footprint design to enhance mobility and logistical ease. The work requires integration of hardware components into a secure, compact form factor that ensures system functionality without compromising performance or field-readiness. The opportunity is issued as a subcontract under the NAICS code 332323, targeting metal fabrication and related manufacturing capabilities. The place of performance is specified as Coffeyville, Oklahoma, with a response deadline of May 13, 2026. The contracting entity is the Department of Defense, identified by the office designation FA4419 97 Conf Cc, indicating a defense-related procurement. All submissions must be completed by the stated deadline, and the successful bidder will be responsible for delivering fully functional, field-tested enclosures that meet stringent military-grade specifications for transportability and environmental hardening.