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NAICS: 336411

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GASKETThis contract is for the procurement of a gasket identified by NSN 5330014978072 under solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8766, issued by the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisitions Program Directorate as an indefinite-delivery contract with a maximum value of $350,000. The estimated quantity is 10,301 units, though this is non-binding and subject to future delivery orders, with a guaranteed minimum of 1,545 units upon first order placement. Delivery must occur within 97 days of order issuance, FOB origin, and all shipments are restricted to the continental United States. Packaging requirements are strictly defined: the gasket must be sealed in a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag conforming to MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, and further packaged and palletized in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001 packaging standards. Special exclusion from the First Destination Packaging Program applies due to UV sensitivity of the item’s classification in Federal Supply Class 5330/5331, which mandates opaque packaging to prevent degradation. Marking must follow MIL-STD-129, including machine-readable 2D Data Matrix bar codes, with no special marking required. No asbestos is permitted under FED-STD-313, and preservation is limited to cleaning and drying with no chemical inhibitors. The contract mandates compliance with hazardous materials regulations including OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and requires submission of Safety Data Sheets prior to award. Cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171 apply to safeguarding covered defense information, with mandatory reporting of cyber incidents within 72 hours. The contractor is prohibited from using hexavalent chromium and must comply with U.S. export controls under ITAR and EAR. Payment and invoicing must be processed electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all representations regarding small business status, UEI, and CAGE codes must be completed per FAR and DFARS requirements. The contract is subject to clauses on employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, equal opportunity, and whistleblower protections, with pricing determined through a likely Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process, although the exact basis of award is not explicitly confirmed.

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DISK, VALVEThe contract is for the procurement of 14 units of a DISK, VALVE with NSN 1660-01-212-3079 and part number 3171032-1 from Honeywell International Inc., classified as a critical application item. Delivery is required within 182 days after receipt of order, with a need ship date of January 23, 2027, and an original required delivery date of October 14, 2026. The item is to be delivered FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution Depot in Oklahoma City, with no variance allowed in quantity. Inspection and acceptance occur at the manufacturer’s origin site, governed by FAR 52.246-2. The product is not subject to shelf life requirements, and item unique identification is not required per DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i). Technical and quality requirements are dictated by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced by R or I numbers, which supersede all other standards including ASTM D3951. Packaging and labeling must conform strictly to MIL-STD-129 and palletization must follow RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements, with the unit of issue set at EA and quantity per unit pack as specified in the contract. Sampling must adhere to MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331 Table 1, or a comparable zero-based sampling plan; manufacturers may optionally use attribute or variable inspection methods under MIL-STD-1916. Acceptance criteria require zero non-conformances in sampled lots even if MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 is used for lot sizing. Critical, major, and minor attributes must be verified at levels VII, IV, and II respectively, or with AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0; unspecified attributes are considered major. The contractor’s quality system must comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003. Cybersecurity requirements include CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment requirements, alongside safeguarding covered defense information as per FAR 252.204-7012. The contract mandates electronic submission of payment requests

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145th AW - Powered Paragliding (PPG) Flight and Sustainment SystemThis solicitation, issued under number W50S87-26-Q-5004 by the 145th Airlift Wing of the North Carolina National Guard, seeks a firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of two Rucksack/Backpack Powered Flight Systems, along with sustainment packages, training, and associated services for tactical military operations. The requirement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 336411 with a size standard of 1,350 employees, and compliance with FAR Part 12 for commercial items is mandatory. The core deliverables include two powered paragliding systems each featuring a pair of distinct paraglider wings—one sized between 23 to 25 square meters for standard operator weight and another between 26 to 28 square meters certified to carry an 80-pound integrated rucksack payload—both manufactured in solid, muted tactical colors such as grey, olive drab, or coyote brown with no large commercial logos visible during flight. Visual requirements are limited to externally visible components like the canopy, harness, and motor frame, excluding internal emergency equipment such as reserve parachutes. The system must operate effectively at altitudes up to 10,000 feet, feature a 140cm propeller, adjustable harness, and night-flight capability with NVG compatibility, and include an integrated engine shutoff and right-hand throttle control. The solicitation has been amended to extend the quote submission deadline from July 24 to July 31, 2026, to accommodate the forthcoming addition of technical specifications for a parachute component not originally included. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Offers must be submitted via the Request for Quote process, with respondents required to be registered and active in SAM.gov. Evaluation will follow a best-value trade-off approach, prioritizing past performance as a pass/fail gatekeeper, followed by an assessment of technical acceptability and price competitiveness. Delivery is FOB destination to New London, North Carolina, with inspection and acceptance performed by the government upon receipt. The contract includes mandatory clauses related to cybersecurity, supply chain security, labor standards, whistleblower protections, and procurement restrictions concerning foreign entities, including prohibitions on products from China’s Xinjiang region, Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance applications, and inverted domestic corporations. A wage determination for North Carolina (2015-5897, Rev. 4) applies to all labor, and

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Sources Sought - Next Generation ACPThe U.S. Air Force is conducting market research to identify industry partners capable of designing, developing, prototyping, manufacturing, and fielding the Next Generation Semi-Autonomous Collaborative Platform, as detailed in the Sources Sought notice. This initiative, identified by solicitation number FA8693-01 and posted on July 24, 2026, is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposals, or any obligation on the part of the government to award a contract or compensate respondents. Responses are due by August 10, 2026, and are intended to help the government assess industry capabilities and readiness in support of this advanced platform initiative. The work is centered at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio under the Department of Defense’s Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, with primary point of contact Cody Chesher and secondary contact Grace Smith-Heit available for inquiries. NAICS code 336411 indicates this effort pertains to aircraft manufacturing.

FA8693 Aflcmc Wayk Cca

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Precision Aerospace Bracket ManufacturingThe contract requires the manufacture of two left-hand nacelle pylon brackets designated by part number 901-069-114-405 and NSN 1560-LN-003-4752, all in strict accordance with Drawing 901-069-114. The work encompasses full lifecycle production including material procurement, precision machining, rigorous inspection, and comprehensive documentation to meet applicable military specifications and quality standards. All manufacturing activities must ensure compliance with defense-grade requirements and deliverables must be fully traceable with appropriate certifications. This subcontract is issued by the Department of Defense through the DLA Fleet Readiness Center DLA PSC with performance required at Cherry Point, North Carolina, zip code 28533-0021. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 336411 for aircraft manufacturing and was posted on July 23, 2026, with responses due by July 31, 2026. The project is not subject to any specific set-aside classification and is open to qualified subcontractors capable of meeting exacting aerospace and defense manufacturing benchmarks. All deliverables must be fully compliant with DoD protocols and submitted through the designated DIBBS portal.

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FILTER BODY, FLUIDThe contract specifies the procurement of a FILTER BODY, FLUID with NSN 1660-01-341-9114 and part number 052460-03, manufactured by PUROLATOR FACET INC., under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-593B. A total of eight units are required to be delivered FOB origin within 169 days, with a strict quantity variance of plus or minus zero percent. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, and the item is classified as a critical application requiring adherence to stringent technical and quality standards referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Item Unique Identification is not mandated per customer request, and DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i) governs this exception. Sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 with zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified; critical, major, and minor attributes are assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with palletization governed by DLA’s RP001 requirements, and all technical and quality mandates override packaging standards. Physical identification and bare item marking are mandatory under RQ017. The delivery destination is the DLA Distribution facility at 2083 Normandy Drive, New Cumberland, PA, with a required ship date of January 17, 2027, and an original delivery target of January 1, 2027. Transportation and freight details reference DLAD Proc Notes C19 and C20. The unit of issue is each, with a unit price of $8.00 and a total contract value of $64.00. The item is governed by tailored higher-level quality requirements applicable to both manufacturers and non-manufacturers, and covered defense information provisions may apply. The offer response deadline was July 31, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026. Primary point of contact is Huy Nguyen at DLA, reachable via phone and email provided. The NAICS code is 336411, and the contracting agency is the Department

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GASKETThe contract pertains to a gasket item identified by part number 70520-A and NSN 5330-01-026-0656, with a procurement quantity of 84 units under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-284F. The item is classified as a TYPE I (CODE Q) with a non-extendable shelf life of 36 months, subject to specific DLA packaging requirements and technical quality standards referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The product must comply with strict material restrictions, including a complete prohibition of asbestos as defined in FED-STD-313 and the intentional exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds, except in approved exceptions such as batteries, fluorescent lights, instrumentation, sensors, weapon systems, or naval-specified chemical reagents; any permitted mercury-containing devices must be shock-proof with a secondary containment boundary per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The gasket has been manually exempted from the First Destination Packaging Program and is not eligible for standard commercial packaging. Delivery is required within 168 days after award, with performance to occur at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070-5002, and the solicitation closes on August 3, 2026. The contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division with Blake Tushar as the primary point of contact.

FLUID HANDLING DIVISION

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GASKETThe gasket, identified by NSN 5330-00-327-0450 with a quantity of 173 units, is subject to strict export control regulations under either ITAR or EAR, meaning any disclosure of its associated technical data to foreign persons—whether inside or outside the United States—is prohibited without explicit authorization from the Department of State or the Department of Commerce. This restriction extends to foreign national employees and U.S. companies with foreign subsidiaries, and compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 is mandatory. Distribution is limited exclusively to DLA contractors who hold valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, have completed mandatory training on handling DOD export-controlled technical data, and have been formally approved by the DLA controlling authority. The procurement is part of a total small business set-aside solicitation under NAICS code 336411, issued by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division, with performance required at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. The solicitation has a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and a delivery timeline of 363 days after award, with Blake Tushar designated as the primary point of contact.

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GASKETThe contract pertains to the procurement of 189 gaskets identified by NSN 5330-01-122-6128 under solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-129T, with a required delivery within 84 days of award. The item is subject to stringent technical and quality requirements, including compliance with MIL-STD-130N for identification marking of U.S. military property and adherence to DLA packaging standards that mandate medium duty, waterproof, greaseproof, and opaque packaging conforming to MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, specifically for direct vendor delivery, foreign military sales, and stock shipments. The gasket must be free of asbestos, and any substitute materials require formal approval under Clause L30 and Provision 4 conditions. A non-extendable shelf life of 96 months applies, classifying the item as TYPE I (CODE U), and the contract incorporates cybersecurity maturity requirements through CMMC Level 2 certification for third-party assessors. The contract also includes Federal Supply Classifications 5330/5331 and mandates compliance with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with revisions controlled by the solicitation issue date. The item is to be delivered to Anniston, Alabama, with Susan Diamond listed as the primary point of contact, and the solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with responses due by August 3, 2026.

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HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMEThis contract is for the procurement of 53 non-metallic hose assemblies requiring bronze fittings and compliance with strict technical and quality standards outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The item is classified as a restricted source, necessitating engineering source approval from the government design control activity, and must adhere to all applicable DLA directives including supply chain traceability documentation retention as specified in DLAD Procurement Notes C03 from August 2016. The product must not contain any class I ozone depleting chemicals, and any substitutions must be pre-approved. Technical data associated with this item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, restricting disclosure to foreign persons and requiring compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048; only contractors with approved JCP certification, completed DOD training, and DLA authorization may access such data. The contractor must implement configuration change management procedures for any deviations and follow inspection and acceptance protocols at origin. Physical identification and bare item marking are mandatory, and all packaging must meet DLA procurement standards. The contract requires cybersecurity compliance under CMMC Level 2 and covers covered defense information under RD002. The delivery is due within 88 days of award, with performance located in New Cumberland, PA, and inquiries should be directed to Blake Tushar at the Defense Logistics Agency.

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SUPPORT, CONDENSER, WThe contract pertains to the procurement of five units of a condenser support component, identified by part number 176445:1030 and NSN 1660-00-884-9211, under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-307C. Delivery is required within 169 days of the contract award, with FOB origin terms and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The item is designated as a critical application component, and all technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede any conflicting standards. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with palletization adhering to DLA’s procurement packaging requirements, and no unit of issue variance is permitted. Quality assurance follows MIL-STD-1916 or an equivalent zero-based sampling plan, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. The contractor must comply with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 self-assessment requirements and remove all government identification from non-accepted supplies. The delivery destination is Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, with the original required delivery date set for March 1, 2028. The contract incorporates mandatory DLA procedural notes for transportation and requires compliance with all referenced specifications, including the absence of item unique identification as per the service customer’s request, and all documentation and labeling must be executed precisely under the governing DLA standards.

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TUBE, METALLICThe contract is for the procurement of nine metallic tubes with NSN 4710-01-174-5386 under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-278H, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Fluid Handling Division. Bidders must comply with strict technical and quality standards referenced from the DLA Master List, with applicable revisions determined by the solicitation or award date depending on the acquisition type. All deliveries are required within 168 days after contract award, and full and open competition is authorized. The item is subject to stringent environmental restrictions prohibiting the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals, with any substitutes requiring prior approval unless explicitly permitted by specification. Technical data associated with this item is controlled under ITAR or EAR regulations, limiting access and disclosure to authorized parties only, including contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed DLA export control training, and formal DLA authorization. The place of performance is in Albany, Georgia, with Rory O’Reilly listed as the primary point of contact. All participants must adhere to cybersecurity requirements under CMMC Level 2 certification standards for third-party assessors, and government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies.

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Department Of Defense → FA8134 Aflcmc WlkView Agency

NAICS

336411 - Aircraft ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Tinker AFB, OK, 73145, USA

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PhaseClosed

PostedNov 16

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Amendment 1Nov 16

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Amendment 2Nov 16

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineDec 15

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Amendment 3Dec 19

Contract was updated

Submission Closed

12/15/2023, 10:30:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8134 Aflcmc Wlk

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OfficeTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

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The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possesses the production data/modification data, expertise, capabilities, personnel, and experience to provide new modified large commercial derivative aircraft. The Commercial Derivative Aircraft Division (CDAD), in support of the VIP Transport Aircraft Procurement, is seeking information on how an interested contractor could enter into an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to procure a quantity range of 2-10 modified large commercial derivative aircraft. Required aircraft may be delivered as modified commercial airline type aircraft to augment the current United States Air Force C-32A aircraft. Interested parties must submit and approved DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the individuals identified below with request for access.