Precision Steel Wire Manufacturing (Alloy 4130, Cold Drawn, Heat Treated)

The contract solicits the manufacture of 0.250 inch diameter alloy 4130 steel wire that is cold drawn, hardened, and tempered to meet the stringent specifications of SAE AMS-S-6758B, ensuring consistent mechanical properties and performance for critical applications. The product must also comply with military packaging standards to guarantee protection during transport and storage. This is a subcontract opportunity under the NAICS code 331222, indicating it is focused on steel wire drawing and finishing. The place of performance is identified as Jacksonville, Florida, with a zip code of 32212-0103, and the contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense through the Jacksonville BLDG office. Responses are due by August 10, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 29, 2026, providing vendors with approximately three weeks to prepare and submit proposals. The contract is not subject to any specific set-aside classification, meaning eligible small businesses are not automatically prioritized, but all qualified manufacturers may respond. The procurement is managed through the DLA BSM system, accessible via the provided DIBBS link, and the work requires strict adherence to metallurgical and packaging requirements to fulfill defense material needs without deviation.