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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on August 3, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Manufacture of Aircraft Seat Back Cushion (Critical Life Support Component)

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The contract seeks the manufacture of a critical life support component—an aircraft seat back cushion—designed to meet stringent aviation safety and durability standards for military aircraft. The product must be fire-resistant and engineered for long-term performance under extreme conditions, ensuring crew safety and compliance with military life support requirements. The solicitation is specifically set aside for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, as defined by FAR 19.5, ensuring opportunities for qualified small enterprises to compete. The North American Industry Classification System code 339920 categorizes this as the manufacturing of other miscellaneous fabricated metal products, aligning with specialized components for aerospace applications. The proposal must be submitted by September 1, 2026, with the contract awarded under the Department of Defense, specifically by the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV. While the physical location of performance is not specified, the component is intended for use in military aircraft systems, requiring adherence to exacting technical and certification benchmarks. The contract is structured as a subcontract, indicating it may be part of a larger supply chain supporting broader defense aviation programs. Participation requires full capability to deliver certified, high-reliability components without compromise to safety, durability, or regulatory compliance, with the DLA’s DIBBS platform serving as the official portal for submission and related documentation.

General Info

Small business set-aside for fire-resistant aircraft seat cushion manufacturing under DoD contract, due September 1, 2026.

NAICS

339920 - Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing

Place of Performance

USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE4A7-26-R-0665.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV
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Production of a fire-resistant, durable aircraft seat back cushion meeting aviation safety and life support standards for military aircraft.

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