Aircraft Elevator Component Manufacturing and Testing

The contract pertains to the manufacture and first article testing of a specific aircraft elevator component identified by part number 205-030-856-91 for Bell Helicopter, aligned with rigorous defense aerospace quality standards. This is a subcontract opportunity under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete, as defined by the SBA and FAR 19.5. The work falls under NAICS code 332993, which covers other fabricated metal product manufacturing, indicating the specialized nature of the component fabrication process. The performance location is designated as Cherry Point, North Carolina, with a zip code of 28533-5040, specifying the physical site where the manufacturing and testing activities must be completed to meet defense requirements. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with a response deadline of July 30, 2026, allowing a seven-day window for interested small businesses to submit proposals. The contracting activity is managed by the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV, an office under the Department of Defense, emphasizing the military aviation context of the component. The component is critical to aircraft functionality and must undergo stringent first article verification to ensure compliance with aerospace specifications before any production ramp-up. While no point of contact is listed, the official DIBBS portal link provides the sole channel for accessing detailed documentation and submitting responses, ensuring transparency and adherence to federal procurement protocols.