Precision Thermometer Manufacturing (Mercury-Based Instruments)

The contract seeks the manufacture and delivery of capillary tube and bulb-type thermometers that meet military specifications, with a primary focus on instruments containing mercury, requiring strict adherence to hazardous material handling protocols throughout production, packaging, and transportation. All devices must comply with rigorous performance, accuracy, and safety standards dictated by defense requirements, ensuring reliability in critical operational environments. The work is to be performed at a designated location in Tracy, California, with the final deliverables intended for use by Department of Defense entities under the ASC Commodities Division. Subcontractors interested in bidding must submit proposals by the deadline of July 24, 2026, following the solicitation process governed under NAICS code 334512 for instrumentation manufacturing. Handling mercury presents additional obligations including regulatory compliance, employee safety training, waste disposal procedures, and documentation to ensure environmental and health protections are maintained at every phase. The contract does not specify set-aside status, and while no point of contact is listed, all inquiries and submissions must navigate the official DIBBS portal linked in the posting.