Specialty Metal Component Manufacturing (DFARS-Compliant Materials)

The contract mandates the manufacture of defense-grade metal components using materials compliant with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, specifically requiring steel or titanium alloys sourced domestically or from approved foreign countries. All work must adhere to stringent purity and supply chain integrity standards to ensure suitability for military applications. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration, and is classified under NAICS code 331221 for primary metal manufacturing. The place of performance is fixed at Tracy, California, with a zip code of 95304-5000, and all manufacturing, inspection, and delivery activities must occur within this location to meet contractual obligations. The opportunity was posted on July 30, 2026, with responses due by August 7, 2026, and is administered by the ASC Commodities Division within the Department of Defense. The contract emphasizes full compliance with DFARS requirements governing the origin of raw materials and end-product traceability, and participation necessitates demonstrated capability in producing high-integrity metal components that meet defense specifications. Interested small businesses must submit proposals by the deadline to qualify for award, and failure to source approved materials or meet performance criteria will result in non-compliance penalties. The award process is limited to eligible small businesses as mandated by the set-aside classification, and the procurement is actively managed through the DIBBS platform for transparency and tracking.