Tooling Design and Fabrication

The contract calls for the design and fabrication of specialized molds and dies essential for the bronze elbow casting process, demanding high-precision CNC machining to meet exacting standards of dimensional accuracy and surface finish. These tooling components must be engineered for durability and repeated use across a production run of 758 units, ensuring consistent quality and minimal wear throughout the manufacturing cycle. The work requires advanced metallurgical knowledge and robust machining capabilities to withstand the thermal and mechanical stresses inherent in bronze casting operations. This is a Small Business Set-Aside procurement under the NAICS code 333514, restricted to small business concerns as defined by the SBA, and is administered by the Fluid Handling Division of the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on August 9, 2026, with responses due by August 20, 2026, and the work is to be performed at a designated production site in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with zip code 17070-5002. The contract type is classified as a subcontract, and interested parties can access additional details through the official DIBBS portal using the provided solicitation link.