Raw Material Supply for Retaining Rings

The contract seeks the supply of domestically sourced carbon or stainless steel wire or stock specifically for the manufacture of military-grade retaining rings, ensuring full compliance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and domestic content requirements. All materials must originate entirely within the United States to meet stringent national defense sourcing mandates, and the end products are integral to defense systems requiring high reliability and performance under extreme conditions. The requirement is issued as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively available to small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration, reinforcing support for domestic small enterprise participation in defense supply chains. The North American Industry Classification System code 331492 applies, indicating the focus on other fabricated metal product manufacturing, with performance required at a location in San Diego, California, with a ZIP code of 92136-3581. The solicitation was posted on July 14, 2026, and responses are due by July 22, 2026, with the contract managed under the Aviation Supply Chain division of the Department of Defense. Buyers must ensure that all materials and production processes adhere to federal compliance standards without exception, and the contracting vehicle is accessible via the DIBBS platform for detailed submission guidelines and qualification documentation.