Manufacturing of Manual Control Handles

The contract entails the full-scale production of approximately 261 manual control handles, identified by NSN 5340-01-225-8437, encompassing all phases from manufacturing and finishing to packaging and final delivery, with strict adherence to federal and military specifications. All work must meet the stringent quality and compliance requirements mandated by defense standards, ensuring the product is fit for military use. The effort is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, as defined by FAR 19.5, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, aligning with SBA goals to promote small business participation in federal contracting. The NAICS code 332510 categorizes the work within the fabricated metal product manufacturing sector, indicating the nature of the industrial process involved. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, with a response deadline of August 5, 2026, providing interested small businesses a limited window to prepare and submit proposals. The contracting activity falls under the Strategic Acquisitions Program Directorate within the Department of Defense, though specific office location and point of contact details are not provided. Performance is expected to occur at an unspecified location, with no geographic restrictions noted beyond compliance with federal procurement norms. Bidders must access the official DIBBS portal via the provided link to obtain full solicitation documentation and submit their bids, as this is a formal government procurement action requiring compliance with all applicable regulations and submission protocols.