Precision Tube Coupling Manufacturing (Casting/Forging & Machining)

The contract seeks the manufacture of 159 precision tube couplings identified by NSN 4730014382551 for use on the C-17 aircraft, requiring components to be produced via casting or forging processes followed by high-precision aerospace-grade machining. All work must comply with strict engineering specifications and require formal government approval prior to production. Specialized tooling will be necessary to meet dimensional tolerances and material performance standards appropriate for military aviation systems. The contract is structured as a subcontract under a total small business set-aside, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration, and is classified under NAICS code 332114 for forged metal product manufacturing. Performance is mandated at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026, and the solicitation issued under the DLA’s procurement system as SPE7M326T7498. The project is managed by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division, which is responsible for ensuring all deliverables meet the rigorous reliability and safety requirements of aerospace applications.