Precision Machining and Tube Fabrication

The contract calls for the manufacture of a custom oil cooler tube assembly requiring precision metal forming and welding processes to meet strict military standards, including compliance with MIL-STD-130 for item identification and marking. The work must be performed in accordance with technical specifications that demand high accuracy and reliability, typical of defense-related hardware used in critical fluid handling systems. All components must be traceable and fully documented to ensure adherence to quality control protocols inherent in Department of Defense procurements. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, restricted exclusively to businesses certified as small under NAICS code 332994, which covers other fabricated metal product manufacturing. The opportunity is managed by the Fluid Handling Division of the Department of Defense with performance required at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, 73145-8000. Responses are due by July 27, 2026, and the solicitation is accessible through the DIBBS platform for qualified small businesses to submit proposals.