Rubber Component Manufacturing and Supply

The contract entails the manufacture and supply of rubber round section components designated by NSN 5330-01-508-6021, specifically engineered to meet rigorous military specifications for material durability, ultraviolet resistance, and a guaranteed 60-month shelf life, with a minimum of 85 percent of original material integrity retained at the time of delivery. These components are critical for defense-related vehicle support systems and must adhere to strict performance and longevity standards to ensure reliability under demanding operational conditions. The work is governed under NAICS code 326220, indicating classification within rubber product manufacturing, and is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense's Land Supplier Operations Vehicle Support agency. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 3, 2026, and the performance location is established at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002. Although no specific point of contact or set-aside details are provided, the procurement is managed through the DLA Dibbs system under the RFQ reference SPE7L326T131Y, indicating an official Defense Logistics Agency process. Compliance with all technical, durability, and shelf-life requirements is mandatory, and delivery timelines will be evaluated against the requirement that at least 85 percent of the material’s original properties remain intact after a full five-year storage period under controlled conditions.