Specialty Fastener and Hardware Supply

The contract involves the supply of military-grade fasteners, connectors, and hardware components specifically for the C-17 Load Deck assembly, with all items required to meet implied military specifications as enumerated in the Equipment List. Traceability and origin marking are mandatory for every component to ensure full compliance with defense procurement standards and to support quality assurance and logistics management throughout the supply chain. All materials must be sourced and manufactured to rigorous military performance benchmarks, with documentation providing verifiable proof of conformance and provenance. This is a subcontract set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, classified under NAICS code 332996 for Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing. The opportunity was posted on May 4, 2026, with a firm response deadline of May 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Performance is required at a location identified by zip code 78150, associated with the DWG site, and the contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense, specifically the FA3016 502 Cons Cl office. Participation is restricted to small business entities certified under the program, with no other organizational types eligible to bid.