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Ship's Bell Fabrication and Casting

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Response Deadline10/22/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves the fabrication and casting of 23 ship's bells under NSN 6350002569061 for prime contractors supporting the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division. The selected manufacturer is responsible for casting and machining the bells in strict accordance with MIL-DTL-24673A technical requirements, utilizing specialized foundry equipment and precision machining tools. Quality assurance is a critical component of the contract, requiring inspection systems that comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 standards and sampling plans following MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Additionally, the provider must ensure full compliance with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment. The solicitation was posted on October 7, 2026, with a response deadline of October 22, 2026.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

NAICS

331529 - Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting)

Place of Performance

USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE4A6-27-U-0024.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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BELL, SHIP'S

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Timeline

PostedOct 7

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Response DeadlineOct 22

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10/22/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 9 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

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Manufactures ship's bells for prime contractors on DLA Weapons Support ASC projects. Casts and machines bells to MIL-DTL-24673A technical requirements using foundry equipment and precision machining tools. Implements inspection systems compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 and sampling plans per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Requires Buy American Act and Berry Amendment compliance. Delivers 23 completed Ship's Bells (NSN 6350002569061).

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