Small Business Subcontracting Participation

Oshkosh Defense is committed to fostering subcontracting opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses within the manufacturing, packaging, and logistics sectors under its subcontracting plan. These opportunities are part of a broader effort to promote equitable participation in defense-related supply chains, aligning with federal initiatives to support underserved business communities. The contract falls under NAICS code 336350, which encompasses the manufacturing of military vehicles and related defense equipment, indicating that subcontractors will be engaged in critical production and support activities for the Department of Defense. The subcontracting program is administered through the Defense Logistics Agency and is tied to the existing contract SPE7LX26FB4Y6, with performance expected to occur across various locations supporting defense logistics needs. While specific geographic details are not provided, the contract emphasizes broad national participation and accessibility for qualified small businesses regardless of location. The initiative aims to strengthen supplier diversity by integrating these businesses into the end-to-end process of producing and delivering defense equipment, from component manufacturing to packaging and logistical distribution, ensuring sustained economic growth and resilient supply networks.