Thermal Structures and Former Components

The contract seeks the supply of aircraft formers and thermal protection structures manufactured using composite or metal forming methods that meet stringent aerospace standards, ensuring structural integrity and thermal resistance critical to aviation systems. The work is classified under NAICS code 332323 and is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside provisions, limiting eligibility to qualified small business concerns. All components must be produced in compliance with defined aerospace specifications, requiring precise engineering and quality control throughout the fabrication process. The solicitation was posted on June 22, 2026, with responses due by July 10, 2026, at 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and the performance location is specified as Richmond. The contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense through DLA Aviation, indicating the components are intended for defense-related aerospace platforms. While no point of contact is listed, interested parties must adhere to the solicitation’s technical and compliance requirements to be eligible for award, with an emphasis on small business participation and adherence to federal acquisition regulations governing set-asides.