Retaining Strap Manufacturing / Supply

The contract involves the manufacture or supply of 85 units of Retaining Strap designated by NSN 5340-01-089-4199, requiring full compliance with DLA technical specifications covering raw material sourcing, production processes, quality control measures, and initial packaging standards. All work must be performed in accordance with federal defense supply requirements, ensuring the final product meets stringent military-grade performance and durability benchmarks. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, mandating that only small businesses as defined by the SBA are eligible to respond, with the NAICS code 332999 classifying the work under Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing. The response deadline is August 17, 2026, with the opportunity posted on August 5, 2026, through the DLA’s DIBBS platform. Performance is required at the specified location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with zip code 17070-5002. The contracting activity falls under the Land Supply Chain organization of the Department of Defense, indicating the end-use of these retainers within land-based military systems. Contractors must ensure timely delivery, adherence to quality assurance protocols, and full documentation of compliance throughout the production lifecycle, with no substitutions or deviations from approved specifications permitted without formal authorization.