Tooling Design and Fabrication for Casting Molds

The contract is for the design and fabrication of specialized tooling required to cast socket-type copper tees, encompassing the development of molds and patterns essential for establishing a stable production setup. This effort is critical to enabling consistent, high-precision manufacturing of copper fittings used in specialized applications, with all tooling must meet exacting technical specifications to ensure dimensional accuracy and material integrity. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricted exclusively to small business concerns as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 333514 indicating the scope falls under forging and stamping machinery manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on August 7, 2026, with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, and the place of performance is specified as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002. The contracting activity originates from the Nuclear Reactor Program under the Department of Defense, indicating that the finished components will support defense-related nuclear or high-reliability systems. The procurement is managed through the DIBBS system, and while no point of contact is listed, all submissions must adhere strictly to the requirements outlined in the solicitation to qualify for award.