Precision Gasket Manufacturing and Supply

The contract requires the manufacture and delivery of 173 units of a specific gasket identified by NSN 5330-00-327-0450, fully compliant with military specifications covering every stage from raw material sourcing through production, inspection, packaging, and final shipment. All activities must adhere to the rigorous standards of the defense supply chain, ensuring quality, traceability, and certification appropriate for military use. The work is to be performed under a subcontract arrangement with performance centered at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with a zip code of 73145-8000, indicating the location where the delivered goods will be received and utilized. The solicitation was posted on August 3, 2026, with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, indicating a short but standard window for qualified suppliers to submit proposals. The North American Industry Classification System code 332996 applies, pointing to other fabricated metal product manufacturing, consistent with precision gasket production. The contracting organization is the Fluid Handling Division within the Department of Defense, underscoring the critical role of this component in defense systems requiring reliable fluid containment. Compliance with defense procurement protocols is mandatory, and the procurement is facilitated through the DIBBS procurement portal, ensuring transparency and adherence to federal contracting procedures.