Precision Machining of Shear Bolts from Nickel Alloy 718

The contract requires the precise machining of 2,000 shear bolts from Nickel Alloy 718 in accordance with engineering drawing 80489, with strict adherence to threading and dimensional specifications. Additive manufacturing is explicitly prohibited, mandating that all components be produced using traditional subtractive machining methods to ensure structural integrity and compliance with performance standards. The work must be performed by a small business under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, as defined by the SBA and FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 332721 categorizing this as a precision forging and stamping operation. The place of performance is designated as Cherry Point, North Carolina, with a zip code of 28533-5040, indicating the physical location where delivered goods must be shipped or where the manufacturing must occur. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, with responses due by August 7, 2026, providing a seven-day window for qualified vendors to submit proposals. This subcontract is issued by the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense, underscoring the critical nature of the components for defense-related applications.