Aircraft Insulation Blanket Manufacturing

The contract entails the manufacture of custom cabin insulation blankets specifically designed for Boeing helicopters, with strict adherence to military specifications governing thermal and acoustic performance. The supplier is required to deliver products that meet rigorous functional standards without the use of government-provided templates, necessitating an independent first article fit check to validate dimensional accuracy and installation compatibility. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, reserved exclusively for total small business concerns as defined by FAR 19.5, ensuring opportunities for qualified small businesses within the defense supply chain. The NAICS code 336413 identifies the sector as aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, aligning the work with specialized aerospace component production. The performance location is designated as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002, indicating that all manufacturing, testing, and delivery activities must occur within this geographic constraint. The solicitation was posted on August 9, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on August 17, 2026, leaving a limited timeframe for interested parties to prepare and submit compliant proposals. The contracting office falls under the Department of Defense, specifically the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV, emphasizing the military nature of the requirement and the critical role of the insulation blankets in enhancing crew safety and operational effectiveness. The procurement is administered through the DIBBS system, and all submissions must comply with the technical and administrative requirements outlined in the official solicitation linked via the provided URL.