Precision Machining and Assembly of Safety Relief Valve

The contract requires the manufacture, precision machining, and final assembly of a disk-type safety relief valve made from corrosion-resistant steel for use on the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft, with all work strictly adhering to military and aerospace quality standards. The component must meet exacting performance and durability requirements to ensure safe operation in demanding flight environments, and production must be fully compliant with applicable defense specifications. The product is intended for integration into critical aircraft systems where reliability and material integrity are non-negotiable. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, specifically designated for total small business participation, with the NAICS code 332999 covering other fabricated metal product manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on August 10, 2026, and responses are due by August 21, 2026. Performance is required in San Diego, California, under the oversight of the Department of Defense, with the place of performance located at 92136-3581. The contract is managed through the DLA BSM system, and all work must be executed by a small business entity eligible under the set-aside provisions.