This federal contract award, valued at $81,519.00, was issued by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to Nobles Worldwide, Inc., a small business manufacturer located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. The contract is for the delivery of GAU-21 feed chute assemblies, which are components used in ammunition handling systems for military applications.
The contract is a delivery order issued under a larger Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) vehicle titled ".50 Caliber and 7.62 Caliber Chutes Chutes 2013-2018", which allows the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to procure these specialized aircraft parts and equipment as needed to support operational requirements. Nobles Worldwide has proven experience as a prime contractor and subcontractor, supplying a range of ammunition handling systems and components to the DLA and major defense firms. This contract award specifically designates the requirement as a total small business set-aside, highlighting the government's commitment to working with small businesses in the defense industrial base.