Structural Aircraft Panel Manufacturing

The contract entails the manufacture of structural aircraft panels identified by NSN 0001S00000052, requiring strict adherence to MA-122 and MA-123 specifications for fabrication, along with surface finishing in compliance with ASME B46.1 standards. All work must meet military quality requirements, ensuring the panels are suitable for defense applications with consistent performance and durability. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA, emphasizing support for small business participation in federal contracting. The North American Industry Classification System code 332321 confirms the scope aligns with aircraft part manufacturing. The contract was posted on August 3, 2026, with a response deadline of August 11, 2026, and the place of performance is specified as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002. The awarding agency is the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV under the Department of Defense, and the opportunity is accessible via the DIBBS portal. No point of contact information is provided, and while the organization type is unspecified, the set-aside classification and NAICS code indicate that only eligible small businesses may submit proposals, and the work is expected to be performed domestically to meet defense supply chain requirements.