Definitive Contract N0038325CC299

CEF Industries, LLC, an aerospace manufacturing company based in Addison, Illinois, was awarded a $931,000 definitive contract by the Naval Supply Systems Command on July 31, 2025, to supply electro-mechanical actuators (National Stock Number 7R-1680-014977142-KB). The contract, which is not designated as a set-aside, has a firm fixed price structure and an ultimate completion date of November 5, 2026. The procurement originated from a pre-solicitation notice posted in March 2025 seeking 18 units of this flight-critical aircraft component, which required engineering source approval due to the specialized design capabilities and manufacturing expertise necessary to maintain part quality. The Navy's procurement was conducted under FAR 6.302-1 authority, allowing negotiation with a limited number of qualified sources capable of meeting stringent qualification requirements.

CEF Industries is well-positioned to fulfill this requirement given its extensive history as a prime and subcontractor for major defense agencies, particularly the Naval Supply Systems Command, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, and the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime. The company specializes in producing critical aerospace components including actuators, ballscrew assemblies, and various mechanical and electrical aviation systems. With its registration in the System for Award Management since 2001 and multiple active Indefinite Delivery Vehicle contracts with DLA Aviation, CEF Industries has established itself as a qualified and approved source for flight-critical aerospace hardware, supporting equipment sustainment and aviation support programs across the Department of Defense.