Precision Machining and Fabrication of Aircraft Skin (P/N: 35-8600-43)

The contract entails the precision machining, forming, and assembly of aluminum or composite aircraft skin panels to stringent aerospace tolerances, following approved engineering drawings and BAC specifications. This work is critical for airframe integrity and performance, requiring advanced capabilities in CNC operations, material handling, and quality control to meet the exacting standards of military aviation. The scope demands proven experience with high-strength alloys and composite materials, as well as compliance with industry-defined manufacturing protocols to ensure dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and structural reliability. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, classified under NAICS code 332812, and is issued as a subcontract by the Department of Defense through the ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Division. The opportunity is open for response until September 10, 2026, with a posting date of August 10, 2026, providing ample time for qualified small businesses to prepare and submit proposals. Performance location details are not specified, but work must align fully with defense-grade requirements and be executed in compliance with federal acquisition regulations. All bidders must demonstrate capacity to deliver on precision fabrication without reliance on non-small business subcontractors.