Manufacture of Retractable Support Component (NSN: 2590-01-183-6816)

The contract calls for the full-scale manufacturing of a retractable support device identified by NSN 2590-01-183-6816, encompassing all phases from final design confirmation through material acquisition, fabrication, quality assurance testing, packaging, and delivery to Columbus, Ohio, with a ZIP code of 43213. The work is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the SBA are eligible to compete, and the North American Industry Classification System code 332999 indicates it falls under other fabricated metal product manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on April 24, 2026, with responses required by May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM, giving potential contractors approximately one week to prepare and submit proposals. The procuring agency is DLA Land and Maritime under the Department of Defense, and the place of performance is specifically designated as Columbus, Ohio, requiring all finished units to be delivered to that location. All manufacturing processes must meet strict federal standards for defense components, and the successful bidder must ensure full traceability, compliance, and readiness for military use.