Mechanical Hardware Kit Assembly and Packaging

The contract requires the final assembly, preservation, and packaging of a mechanical hardware kit in full compliance with military standards, specifically adhering to MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and MIL-STD-129 for labeling. All work includes component kitting, ensuring all parts are properly grouped, protected, and prepared for military distribution. The preservation measures must safeguard components against corrosion, contamination, and environmental degradation during storage and transit, while labeling must conform to precise military requirements for traceability and identification. The performance location is specified as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with zip code 17070-5002, and the work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA. The solicitation is issued under NAICS code 332510, which corresponds to forged steel and steel mill products, reflecting the industrial nature of the hardware kit. The contracting activity is managed by the Department of Defense through the Land Supply Chain office, and the response deadline is August 3, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 23, 2026. Contractors must be prepared to meet all military packaging and documentation standards, with no allowances for deviation from the specified protocols. The contract is accessible via the DIBBS portal under solicitation number SPE7L126T864M, and all bidders are required to be certified small businesses eligible under the SBA’s set-aside program.