Precision Machining and Fabrication of Door Handle (NSN 1680-01-102-6065)

The contract requires the manufacture of a military-spec door handle designated by NSN 1680-01-102-6065, with strict adherence to defense manufacturing standards. The work involves precision CNC machining, full material traceability from raw stock through final assembly, and definitive IUID marking in compliance with MIL-STD-130 to ensure each unit is uniquely identifiable and logged within the Department of Defense's asset tracking system. All components must meet ruggedized specifications suitable for operational environments and maintain the highest quality control metrics expected for military hardware. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside per FAR 19.5, meaning only eligible small businesses may bid. The North American Industry Classification System code is 332999, covering other fabricated metal product manufacturing, indicating the scope is specialized fabrication rather than mass production. The solicitation was posted on August 3, 2026, with responses due by August 18, 2026, and is managed by the ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division under the Department of Defense. All work must be performed in accordance with federal contracting requirements, with no predefined place of performance specified, leaving flexibility for qualified small business subcontractors to execute the job while maintaining full compliance with defense quality and documentation standards.