Vehicle Mounting Hardware and Installation Kit Fabrication

The contract involves the fabrication of specialized mounting hardware and installation components for light bar systems on 2026 model vehicles, including stainless steel gutter rail mounts, rivets, drill templates, grommets, screws, and sealed 23-pin cable assemblies. All components must be precision-engineered to ensure secure, weather-resistant, and reliable integration with the vehicle’s structure and electrical system. The work requires adherence to strict quality standards for materials and assembly, particularly for the sealed cable assemblies, which must prevent moisture ingress and maintain signal integrity under demanding environmental conditions. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside subcontract under NAICS code 332323, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA. The opportunity was posted on April 29, 2026, with a response deadline of May 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Performance is designated to occur in Bastrop, Texas, with the contracting entity being Federal Prison Industries under the Department of Justice. The set-aside status ensures that only qualified small businesses may submit proposals, emphasizing support for small business participation in federal procurement.