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Stainless Steel Blade Manufacturing

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Response Deadline08/07/2026, 08:59:00 PM UTC

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The contract calls for the manufacture of stainless steel ceremonial sword blades with a minimum chromium content of 12 percent, requiring a bright, polished finish without any additional coatings or surface treatments. The product must meet precise metallurgical and aesthetic standards to ensure durability and visual clarity appropriate for ceremonial use. All work must be performed by a small business, as this is a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, with the NAICS code 332215 indicating the specific classification for forged steel product manufacturing. The opportunity was posted on July 13, 2026, and responses are due by August 7, 2026, with performance expected to occur at a location with a zip code of 06320. The contracting activity is under the Department of Homeland Security’s Headquarters Contract Operations office, though no point of contact or detailed address information is provided.

General Info

Small business to manufacture polished stainless steel ceremonial sword blades, 12% chromium, no coatings, due August 7, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Hq Contract Operations (CG-912)(000View Agency

NAICS

332215 - Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

CT, 06320, USA

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SBA

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PostedJul 13

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Response DeadlineAug 7

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08/07/2026, 08:59:00 PM UTCin 20 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Hq Contract Operations (CG-912)(000

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Produce stainless steel ceremonial sword blades with ≥12% chromium, polished to a bright finish without additional coatings.

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