Morris Machine Co Inc., an Indianapolis-based aerospace manufacturer, was awarded a firm fixed-price definitive contract on May 23, 2019, valued at $83,500 for the manufacture of ring mounts applicable to the F-110-GE-100 engine used in F-16 Aircraft Models C and D. These ring mounts serve as rear engine mounting components that support vertical side and thrust loading while maintaining structural support for the rear outer ducts, functioning as integral elements of the turbine frame assembly. The contract, which carries an ultimate completion date of April 9, 2025, involves manufacturing and delivery at the contractor's Southport, Indiana facility with no set-aside designation applied.
The contract was funded by the Air Force Sustainment Center, a defense-focused federal agency responsible for supporting military aviation readiness and maintenance operations. Morris Machine Co Inc. brings considerable relevant experience to this award, having established itself as a reliable supplier of precision mechanical parts and specialized aviation components to the Department of Defense since 2002. The contractor's prior work includes manufacturing additional aircraft mounting components and damper turbine blades through multiple federal contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, as well as subcontract work with major aerospace manufacturers including General Electric Company and Rolls-Royce Corporation, demonstrating sustained capability in delivering critical defense aviation hardware.