Manufacturing of Plain Seals (NSN 5330-01-288-3596)

The contract calls for the manufacturing of 208 plain seals compliant with military specifications, identified by NSN 5330-01-288-3596, requiring strict adherence to material composition, dimensional tolerances, and performance standards under environmental stress conditions. These seals are critical components intended for defense applications and must be produced to ensure reliable operation in demanding operational environments. The effort is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, reinforcing the Department of Defense’s commitment to supporting small business participation in defense contracting. The North American Industry Classification System code is 332999, indicating the work falls under other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, with a response deadline of July 29, 2026, providing a five-day window for submissions. Performance of the contract is to be carried out at a location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a ZIP code of 17070-5002. The contracting activity falls under the Land Supplier Operations Vehicle Support organization within the Department of Defense, emphasizing the operational context of the seals within vehicle and land systems. The contract is managed through the DIBBS system, and the full solicitation details are accessible via the provided link, though no point of contact is listed in the data, suggesting all inquiries must be directed through the official DIBBS portal.