In the v1 world the M113 factory in San Jose would certainly still be in production right up to TDM. The nukes that hit the Bay Area would not damage the factory as they are too far away. The problem after the nuke exchange is now where are they gonna get all the parts, metal, etc, from sub-contractors scattered all over the country as I doubt they made everything right there on the premises.
The factory, in my mind, might still be useful though since it would have lots of tools and expertise to help turn out technicals or home brew mods. Assuming you can provide power and keep the employees from scattering to the winds.
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