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KC46 Engine Exhaust Covers

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Jul 8, 2026 · 15:41 UTC

The Army needs a small business to manufacture KC46 engine exhaust and inlet cover sets for the NH Air National Guard.

Key Details

The Army needs a small business to manufacture KC46 engine exhaust and inlet cover sets for the NH Air National Guard. The covers must withstand severe weather and jet blast, be breathable, waterproof, hydrophobic, freeze-proof, sand and dust proof, UV resistant, scratch protection, washable, lightweight, inherently anti-static, durable, and No vapor corrosion inhibitor chemicals. The inlet cover must have a re-enforced access hole for a heater hose, be zipper-less, button-less, and have hooks or clips for the exhaust cover.

  • What's the contract structure and timeline?

The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract with a duration of 1 year. The solicitation will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 30 July 2026, 4:00PM Eastern Time.

  • How will they pick the winner?

The Government will evaluate quotes based on the lowest price technically acceptable.

  • When and how do you bid?

Quotes must be submitted via email to Keith Abbott and Richard Trafton by 30 July 2026, 4:00PM Eastern Time. The subject of your email must include your company's legal name, state the nature of your email, and include the Solicitation Number W50S8A26QA031.

Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.

Who can apply

  • Must be a certified small business
  • Has experience with aircraft engine parts manufacturing
  • Has done work for the Department of Defense before

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
  • Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before
  • Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit
  • Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification

Primary point of contact

Name
Richard Trafton
Email
richard.c.trafton.civ@army.mil
Phone
(603) 715-3669

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