Tooling and Fixture Development for Production

The contract requires the design, fabrication, and validation of specialized tooling and molds necessary for the casting and forming of a door handle, with a focus on enabling high-quality, repeatable production. This includes a one-time setup to prepare the manufacturing process for full-scale production, ensuring all tooling meets precise engineering and performance standards. The work is scoped to support a defense-related supply chain and must be completed under strict quality and timing constraints to align with production schedules. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside subcontract under NAICS code 333514, issued by the Department of Defense through LAND SUPPLY CHAIN. The performance location is in Tracy, California, with a zip code of 95304-5000. The solicitation was posted on August 9, 2026, and responses are due by August 20, 2026. Only eligible SDVOSB firms may submit proposals, and the contract expects full compliance with defense manufacturing requirements, including precision, durability, and supply chain traceability for critical automotive components used in defense applications.