Precision Manufacturing of Critical Safety Fastener (Bolt, Machine)

The contract mandates the precise manufacture and delivery of a Navy-specified Critical Safety Item bolt, identified by NSN 5306-01-101-4164 and Part Number SS5032-6-30, adhering strictly to Technical Data Package Revision B Generation 2 requirements. The item is a high-integrity fastener essential to naval systems, and any use of additive manufacturing is explicitly prohibited unless formally authorized, ensuring dimensional accuracy, material integrity, and reliability under extreme operational conditions. Production must comply with all established quality and traceability standards to meet military safety and performance benchmarks. This is a subcontract opportunity under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, restricted solely to small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 332722 corresponding to Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 15, 2026, and responses are due by July 23, 2026, with performance centered in Jacksonville, Florida, at the ZIP code 32212-0103. The contracting activity falls under the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, emphasizing the strategic importance of secure, domestic sourcing for mission-critical components. Non-compliance with specifications, including unauthorized manufacturing methods, will result in rejection of the offering.