Qualified Manufacturer Certification & Compliance Support

The contract seeks third-party support to facilitate Qualified Manufacturer Listing and Qualified Product Listing certification for the Fluid Handling Division, with a focus on preparing for audits, validating processes, and ensuring full compliance with AS9100 and NADCAP standards. The scope includes guiding the client through the entire certification lifecycle, addressing technical and procedural requirements unique to aerospace and defense manufacturing, and delivering documented evidence of adherence to rigorous quality management systems. This support is critical to maintaining eligibility for defense contracts requiring verified supplier qualifications. Performance is to be conducted in support of operations at Cherry Point, North Carolina, with a firm deadline for proposal submissions on July 30, 2026, following a posting date of July 19, 2026. This is a subcontract under NAICS code 541330, categorized as a professional service arrangement tied to the Department of Defense. The requirement is not subject to any specific set-aside designation and targets providers with proven experience in aviation and defense quality certification environments, particularly those familiar with DLA and military supply chain compliance expectations.