Manufacturing of Pitman Arm, Steering (NSN: 2530-01-567-5525)

The contract is for the full-scale manufacturing of a military-grade Pitman arm, identified by NSN 2530-01-567-5525, encompassing all aspects of production from material procurement through final quality assurance. The work must adhere strictly to Defense Logistics Agency technical specifications and packaging standards, requiring comprehensive control over machining, heat treatment, and surface finishing processes to meet stringent military performance and durability requirements. All components must be produced under a total small business set-aside, as defined by the Small Business Administration under FAR 19.5, ensuring eligibility and participation by qualified small businesses in the defense supply chain. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 332999, covering other fabricated metal product manufacturing, and is issued by the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate within the Department of Defense. The proposal deadline is August 5, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 21, 2026, giving potential bidders approximately two weeks to prepare and submit responses. The place of performance and exact office location are not specified, but compliance with DLA’s logistical and documentation protocols will be mandatory. This subcontract opportunity is accessible through the DIBBS system at the provided URL, and successful awardees will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of a mission-critical steering component certified to federal defense standards.