Supply Chain and Sub-Tier Supplier Management

The contract focuses on the identification, qualification, and ongoing management of sub-tier suppliers for critical raw materials, forgings, castings, and specialized processes including heat treatment and plating. It emphasizes rigorous supplier verification through CAGE code traceability and full compliance with PCR requirements to ensure supply chain integrity and regulatory adherence. The effort is structured to maintain accountability across multiple tiers of the procurement network, supporting defense-related manufacturing standards through precise documentation and compliance controls. Issued under the NAICS code 423830 for Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods, this subcontract opportunity is managed by the Department of Defense through the Ok DLA Aviation office based in Oklahoma City. The solicitation was posted on August 7, 2026, with responses due by August 15, 2026, at 4:59 a.m. There is no set-aside classification specified, and the place of performance details are not provided, indicating the work may be performed remotely or at multiple locations consistent with supplier locations. The contract requires robust systems for supplier oversight, documentation, and traceability to meet DoD supply chain security objectives.