Supply of High-Carbon Steel Wire for Spring Manufacturing

The contract seeks the supply of precision high-carbon or alloy steel wire optimized for manufacturing military-grade torsion springs, requiring strict adherence to tensile strength specifications and tight dimensional tolerances essential for reliable spring coiling under operational stress. The material must consistently meet or exceed military performance standards, ensuring durability and functionality in critical defense applications. Only small businesses are eligible to respond, as this is a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, reinforcing support for small business participation in defense supply chains. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 331221 by the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate within the Department of Defense, was posted on August 3, 2026, with responses due no later than August 18, 2026. It is structured as a subcontract opportunity and does not specify a place of performance or point of contact, indicating flexibility in production location while emphasizing compliance with technical requirements. All interested parties must submit proposals through the official DIBBS platform before the deadline to be considered for award.