Quality Assurance and Special Process Auditing

The contract requires third-party providers to perform or oversee NADCAP-approved special processes and AS9100-compliant quality audits within defense manufacturing operations, ensuring adherence to stringent aerospace and defense industry standards. The scope involves verifying that subcontractors and suppliers maintain compliance with specialized aerospace requirements for processes such as heat treatment, nondestructive testing, chemical processing, and welding, all critical to mission-critical defense components. Audits must align with the latest AS9100 quality management system standards, demonstrating consistent capability, traceability, and continuous improvement in production environments at Tinker Air Force Base. This subcontract opportunity, posted by the Department of Defense’s ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV, targets qualified third-party auditors or service providers with proven experience in special process validation and defense supply chain oversight. The response deadline is August 17, 2026, and performance will be based at Tinker AFB with a zip code of 73145-8000. While no set-aside designation is specified, the NAICS code 541330 indicates the work falls under engineering services, suggesting applicants must possess technical expertise in quality systems auditing, NADCAP accreditation familiarity, and direct experience in defense or aerospace manufacturing contexts. Compliance with all technical and procedural requirements is mandatory for award consideration.