Supply of Aircraft Maintenance Slings (NSN 1730-01-306-6973)

The contract calls for the manufacture and supply of eight aircraft maintenance slings conforming to military specifications and hazardous materials handling standards, identified by NSN 1730-01-306-6973. These slings are critical for safe and compliant aircraft servicing operations and must meet rigorous performance and safety requirements dictated by defense protocols. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the SBA are eligible to bid, reinforcing a commitment to supporting small enterprise participation in defense supply chains. The NAICS code 333519 designates the industry as Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing, aligning the scope with specialized fabrication of aerospace-related equipment. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 3, 2026, leaving a narrow window for bids to be submitted through the DIBBS platform. Performance of the contract will be executed at a designated location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002, indicating where the delivered slings must be shipped or potentially manufactured. No point of contact information is provided in the data, suggesting inquiries should be directed through the official DIBBS portal linked in the posting. The project is managed by the Department of Defense under the agency designation Construction & Equipment Manu & Con, underscoring its alignment with broader military logistics and maintenance infrastructure needs.