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Specialized Tooling Design and Fabrication

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The contract seeks the design, fabrication, or sourcing of specialized tooling essential for the metal casting process of a towbar pivot fitting, including molds, cores, or fixtures tailored to meet precise manufacturing requirements. This subcontract is issued under NAICS code 333514, indicating a focus on industrial machinery manufacturing, and is tied to a Department of Defense project managed by CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT MANU & CON with performance located in San Diego, California, specifically at the 92136-3581 zip code. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with responses due by August 10, 2026, requiring vendors to deliver tooling that ensures consistent, high-quality casting outcomes critical to military equipment components. No set-aside provisions are specified, and the solicitation is accessible through the DIBBS system for qualified contractors to submit proposals.

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Design and fabricate specialized tooling for military towbar pivot casting in San Diego by August 10, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT MANU & CONView Agency

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333514 - Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture ManufacturingView NAICS

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SAN DIEGO, CA, 92136-3581, US

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Design, fabricate, or source specialized tooling such as molds, cores, or fixtures required for the metal casting process of the towbar pivot fitting.

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