Tooling and Pattern Fabrication for Casting

The contract seeks qualified vendors to design, fabricate, and maintain specialized molds, cores, and tooling required for precision metal casting of aerospace structural components. These tooling elements must meet exacting standards to support the production of critical parts used in defense and aviation applications, ensuring dimensional accuracy, material integrity, and repeatability across manufacturing batches. The work is scoped under NAICS code 333514, indicating a focus on die and tool manufacturing, and is classified as a subcontract opportunity under the Department of Defense’s ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV, with performance required at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, 73145-8000. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of August 3, 2026, following the solicitation posted on July 26, 2026. The contract emphasizes technical capability in high-precision tooling production, quality control protocols aligned with aerospace industry requirements, and sustained maintenance support to ensure uninterrupted production cycles. While no specific set-aside status is indicated, potential bidders are expected to demonstrate proven experience in supporting defense contracts, adherence to stringent material and process specifications, and the capacity to deliver tooling that meets the rigorous demands of aerospace structural casting without compromise.