Optical Instrument Shade Manufacturing and Supply

The contract requires the manufacture and supply of six units of a precision optical instrument shade identified by part number V1735, produced by LIGHTFORCE USA, INCORPORATED, with full compliance to U.S. Department of Defense technical, quality assurance, and packaging specifications established by the Defense Logistics Agency. The work must be performed in accordance with stringent standards to ensure the integrity and functionality of the optical component in its intended application. The contract type is classified as a subcontract, with the North American Industry Classification System code 334510 indicating the nature of the manufacturing activity involves astronomical, optical, and measuring instrumentation production. Performance of the contract is designated for Tracy, California, with the ZIP code 95304-5000 as the official place of performance, and the award is being managed under the Maritime Supply Chain office within the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, and responses are due by July 27, 2026, giving potential vendors approximately eleven days to submit proposals. The contract opportunity is accessible via a DIBBS portal link, and while no set-aside designation or point of contact is specified, compliance with all DLA requirements remains a non-negotiable condition for successful bid submission and contract execution.