Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Under NAICS category 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), federal contracts and opportunities predominantly focus on specialized aerospace components and replacement parts for military and government aircraft platforms. These include intricate mechanical, electrical, and structural elements such as valve assemblies, hydraulic components, actuators, sensors, electrical harnesses, landing gear parts, and auxiliary equipment critical to maintaining diverse military aircraft fleets. The components are typically precision-engineered, requiring strict quality control, traceability to original equipment manufacturers, and compliance with aerospace engineering standards.

Federal contract awards in this category demonstrate consistent procurement patterns, with most contracts ranging from $5,000 to $7.5 million and typical durations spanning one to five years. Frequently awarded entities include Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Airbus Helicopters, Boeing, and Collins Aerospace. The United States Coast Guard, Air Force Sustainment Center, and Defense Logistics Agency Aviation emerge as primary funding agencies. Contracts are often structured as firm-fixed-price delivery orders or purchase orders, with set-aside designations frequently including total small business, woman-owned small business, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business categories. Performance locations predominantly include military bases and logistics centers in states like Oklahoma, Florida, and North Carolina.

Recent federal contract opportunities concentrate on sourcing specialized aircraft components for platforms including F-16, KC-135, B-2, MH-60T, and HC-144 aircraft. The opportunities seek manufacturers capable of producing new parts with comprehensive responsibilities including component procurement, inspection, testing, packaging, and shipping. Most solicitations require vendors to demonstrate quality system certifications like AS9100 or ISO 9001:2015, provide clear manufacturer traceability, and comply with military packaging standards. Federal agencies like the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Air Force Sustainment Center, and Naval Supply Systems Command are actively seeking manufacturers to support aircraft maintenance, modernization, and readiness programs through these targeted procurement efforts.