Precision Machining of Retaining Rings

The contract calls for the manufacture and delivery of two Glan-type retaining rings, each requiring high-precision machining to meet stringent aerospace and military specifications. The work demands rigorous quality control processes to ensure dimensional accuracy, material integrity, and full compliance with industry standards, reflecting the critical nature of these components in defense applications. The project is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated as a SBA-compliant opportunity, ensuring exclusive eligibility for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. Performance is required at the designated location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002, and the solicitation falls under NAICS code 332721, which corresponds to Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing. The contract was posted on July 16, 2026, and responses must be submitted by July 24, 2026. The contracting activity is the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense, with all procurement activities managed through the DIBBS platform. While no point of contact is listed, the formal submission process and set-aside classification indicate a structured procurement aimed at supporting small business participation within the defense supply chain.