Manufacture and Supply of Critical Application Push Switch (NSN 5930-01-327-0031)

The contract mandates the full manufacturing, testing, and delivery of 21 serialized push switches identified as a Critical Application Item under the ALRE program, each requiring approved source status and complete traceability throughout all production and lifecycle stages. The item, designated by NSN 5930-01-327-0031, must meet stringent quality and compliance standards inherent to defense-critical systems, with all units subject to rigorous verification procedures to ensure operational reliability. Manufacturing must occur under a total small business set-aside, with the North American Industry Classification System code 334519 applying, and performance is required at a designated location in San Diego, California, with a zip code of 92136-3581. The solicitation, issued under the Nuclear Reactor Program within the Department of Defense, is structured as a subcontract and was posted on July 21, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 31, 2026. All proposers must demonstrate capability to fulfill the critical application requirements, including documentation of approved source authorization and chain-of-custody traceability for each serialized unit. While no point of contact is listed, the contract can be accessed via the provided DIBBS link, and adherence to small business eligibility criteria under FAR 19.5 is mandatory for participation. The absence of a solicitation number or agency office address suggests direct management by the program office in San Diego with logistics support coordinated through the DLA platform.