Aircraft Manufacturing

NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) encompasses the production of aircraft and aerospace components, focusing on designing, manufacturing, and supplying complex technical systems for military and civilian aviation applications. This category includes the development of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft platforms, specialized aircraft components, subsystems, avionics, and related technological equipment. Manufacturers in this sector produce everything from complete aircraft assemblies to intricate parts like turbine wheels, valve seals, oxygen masks, electrical control boxes, and specialized duct assemblies.

The federal contract awards demonstrate a robust procurement environment, with contracts ranging from $8,617 to $171,231,576 and performance periods spanning from several months to several years. Key contractors include Lockheed Martin Corporation, General Electric Company, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Textron Aviation Inc., and Bell Boeing Joint Project Office. The primary funding agencies are the Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Aviation Administration, and Naval Air Systems Command. Most awards are not set aside, though some utilize small business, woman-owned small business, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business designations. Performance locations are predominantly at military distribution centers and contractor facilities across the United States.

Recent federal contract opportunities primarily focus on procuring specialized aerospace components and systems, including air conditioning selectors, turbine wheel assemblies, access covers, electrical control boxes, and aircraft inlet shells. The solicitations are predominantly issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and Land and Maritime divisions, with most opportunities set aside for small businesses. Delivery locations are consistently specified as various DLA distribution depots, including facilities in Oklahoma, Warner Robins, San Joaquin, and Cherry Point. Many opportunities require electronic quote submissions, have short response windows (typically 7-10 days), and mandate delivery within 120-650 days after order placement.