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Response Deadline09/04/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Certified small businesses are invited to engage in future aerospace safety component production opportunities by teaming with prime contractors or serving directly as primes. This initiative facilitates collaboration between eligible small entities and larger contractors to support defense-related manufacturing requirements under NAICS code 325920, which covers chemical and allied products manufacturing. The opportunity is open for participation in upcoming solicitations without a specified solicitation number, with submissions encouraged prior to the deadline of September 4, 2026. While no set-aside designation is currently defined, the focus remains on integrating small businesses into the defense supply chain for critical aerospace safety components. Participation is facilitated through the Department of Defense’s Aflcmc Ebhk office, with performance expected to align with federal defense manufacturing standards, though no specific location for performance has been designated. Interested parties must register and respond through the SAM.gov portal linked in the posting.

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Certified small businesses may bid on aerospace safety component contracts via SAM.gov by September 4, 2026, partnering with primes or as primes.

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Department Of Defense → FA8213 Aflcmc EbhkView Agency

NAICS

325920 - Explosives ManufacturingView NAICS

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Opportunity for certified small businesses to team with primes or serve as primes in future solicitations for aerospace safety component production.

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