Wholesale Supply of Tactical Harness Hardware and Components

The contract solicits the wholesale supply of certified buckles, fasteners, and other hardware components critical to the assembly of oxygen cylinder carrying harnesses, requiring full traceability and documented compliance with military-grade standards. All items must meet precise technical specifications to ensure reliability and safety in tactical and emergency medical applications, with rigorous quality control processes enforced throughout production and delivery. The award will be made under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricted exclusively to small businesses as defined by the SBA, and is classified under NAICS code 423220 for merchant wholesalers of hardware and plumbing and heating equipment. The opportunity is managed by the Department of Defense’s ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV and is issued as a subcontract, indicating it supports a larger procurement program. Responses are due by September 3, 2026, with the solicitation posted on August 4, 2026. Performance locations are not specified, suggesting the components may be delivered to multiple DoD sites or integrated into broader logistics networks. All suppliers must provide complete documentation to ensure end-to-end traceability of materials and manufacturing processes, enabling compliance with defense supply chain security protocols and regulatory requirements.