Forward Engine Handling Mount Adapter Production

The contract pertains to the fabrication of an adapter, Part No. 23066561 REV C, specifically designed for forward engine handling mounts used in aircraft maintenance operations. This is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside classification, which means only small businesses are eligible to bid, as defined by the SBA and enforced under FAR 19.5. The North American Industry Classification System code 332999 identifies this as a manufacturing activity in the miscellaneous fabricated metal products sector, indicating the specialized nature of the component production required. The work must be performed in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, with a ZIP code of 27909, and the contract is issued under the auspices of the U.S. Coast Guard, which operates under the Department of Homeland Security. The solicitation was posted on July 8, 2026, and responses are due by July 13, 2026, by 3:00 PM Eastern Time, leaving a narrow five-day window for submissions. The adapter is a critical component in aircraft maintenance, suggesting precision manufacturing standards and strict compliance with technical specifications are required. Although no point of contact is listed, interested parties can access further details via the provided SAM.gov link, and the absence of specific delivery or payment terms implies that these will be defined in the subcontract award or accompanying technical documentation. Given the set-aside designation and the short response period, bidders must be prepared to move quickly with competitive proposals that demonstrate proven capability in precision metal fabrication for defense or aviation applications.