Master Tooling Design and Certification

The contract requires the design, fabrication, or qualification of master tooling necessary to support long-term production and repair capabilities for government systems, with an emphasis on ensuring the tools meet stringent technical and durability standards. The awardee must also certify that the government retains unrestricted usage rights to the tooling, enabling sustained operational readiness and independent maintenance without reliance on external vendors. This effort is critical to maintaining legacy and next-generation military hardware in service over extended periods. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 332312, is classified as a subcontract and was posted on August 5, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026. The contracting entity is the Department of Defense via the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Oklahoma City, indicating the work supports aviation systems. Although the place of performance and point of contact are unspecified, the urgency of the timeline suggests immediate action is required from qualified manufacturers capable of delivering precision tooling and formal certification of government rights in a very short window.