Delivery Order FA851723D0002-FA853225F0482

The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Robins Air Force Base awarded a delivery order valued at $8,525 to Cherokee Nation Aerospace and Defense, LLC under a Competitive 8(a) set-aside. The award is issued under the Third Party Equipment Purchasing (3PEP) 8(a) Indefinite Delivery Vehicle, which has a ceiling value of $72.8 million and enables the Air Force to source, acquire, and manage delivery of a broad range of support equipment identified by National Stock Numbers. The work will be performed in Stilwell, Oklahoma, with an ultimate completion date of September 2, 2026. As an SBA-certified 8(a) Program Participant and HUBZone firm, Cherokee Nation Aerospace and Defense qualifies for this competitive set-aside targeting small businesses owned by economically disadvantaged entities.

Cherokee Nation Aerospace and Defense is a tribally owned small business subsidiary of Cherokee Nation, the largest federally recognized Native American tribe, with an extensive track record supporting Air Force operations. The company specializes in advanced manufacturing, maintenance, and logistics services, and maintains a robust portfolio of defense contracts including major IDVs for F-16 wiring harness kits ($900 million), LAIRCM production ($27.8 million), and specialized aerospace components. This delivery order represents a continuation of the company's critical role in supporting Air Force sustainment and equipment acquisition requirements across multiple logistics complexes.