Gearbox Alignment and Calibration Sets

The contract involves the fabrication of precision alignment and calibration tools specifically engineered for helicopter gearbox systems, where extremely tight tolerances and fully traceable metrology are mandatory to ensure operational reliability and safety. The work requires specialized manufacturing capabilities and rigorous quality control protocols to meet aerospace industry standards, with all deliverables needing documented calibration records and proven measurement traceability to national standards. The project is classified as a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, restricting eligibility to small businesses as defined by the NAICS code 332710, which covers machine shops and precision fabricated metal products manufacturing. Performance of the contract is designated to occur in Lakehurst, with the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division serving as the contracting authority under the Department of Defense. All proposals must be submitted by the deadline of May 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and the contract is structured as a subcontract, indicating the awardee will fulfill a requirement under a larger defense procurement effort. While specific technical specifications or volume requirements are not detailed here, the nature of the work implies that the selected vendor must possess advanced machining expertise, certified metrology facilities, and prior experience in defense or aerospace component fabrication to meet the stringent demands of helicopter gearbox maintenance and assembly.