Small Business Prime Contractor (Set-Aside Opportunity)

This contract is a Small Business Set-Aside opportunity under the SBA program, requiring a small business to serve as the prime contractor for the full production of the Traverse & Elevation Assembly. The work encompasses all aspects of manufacturing, quality control, factory acceptance testing, and timely delivery, with strict adherence to the Nonmanufacturer Rule ensuring the small business prime contractor is directly involved in the production process rather than acting as a mere reseller. The North American Industry Classification System code 332994 applies, indicating the work falls under other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing. The contract is issued by the Department of Defense through its W6QK Acc- Dta office and is open exclusively to small businesses that meet all SBA size and eligibility standards. The solicitation, posted on July 29, 2026, requires responses by August 13, 2026, and is classified as a subcontract opportunity, meaning the selected small business prime will be responsible for managing any downstream suppliers or subcontractors while retaining full accountability for compliance, performance, and delivery. All work must satisfy federal defense standards and regulatory requirements, with no specific place of performance designated but presumed to align with operational needs of the Department of Defense. Participation is restricted to certified small businesses, and the contract structure emphasizes self-perform capability, technical proficiency, and supply chain integrity under a total small business set-aside framework.