Tool and Die Maker for Aircraft Support Equipment

This contract involves subcontracting for the construction and repair of jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, and metal dies essential for aircraft manufacturing and maintenance. It is specifically targeted towards an 8(a) business development program, indicating a competitive set-aside aimed at supporting small and disadvantaged businesses. The contract falls under the NAICS code 332710, which covers machine shops and metalworking services. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense’s Fleet Readiness Center, which oversees maintenance and readiness of aircraft. The solicitation was posted on May 21, 2026, with a response deadline set for June 10, 2026. Although specific location details for performance and points of contact are not provided, the work broadly supports the Department of Defense’s efforts to maintain and manufacture aircraft tooling, ensuring operational readiness and maintenance quality. The contract emphasizes specialized metalworking and toolmaking skills critical to the defense sector's manufacturing infrastructure.