Sword Grip Manufacturing (Sharkskin or Synthetic)

The contract requires the manufacture of sword grips using either bleached sharkskin or white pebble thermo-set plastic, with precisely 13 gold-wire bands installed, allowing a tolerance of plus or minus one band. The work must comply with strict material specifications to ensure uniformity and quality, and the production process must adhere to defined standards for durability and aesthetic consistency. This is a subcontract opportunity designated as a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete, ensuring support for small business growth within the federal contracting ecosystem. The North American Industry Classification System code 316999 categorizes this effort under other miscellaneous textile product mills, indicating the nature of the manufacturing process involves specialized material transformation and finishing. The opportunity was posted on July 13, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, and place of performance is specified as zip code 06320. The contracting entity is the Department of Homeland Security through its HQ Contract Operations office, though no point of contact or full address details are provided. Interested bidders must respond through the official SAM.gov portal linked in the contract data.