samsearch
    Platform
    01InfluenceShape the requirement before it's on your competitor's radar.
    Signal
    Recompete window opens in 42 days
    Facilities maintenance IDIQ$8.4M
    Forecast
    Agency spend up 18% next FY
    DoD facilitiesQ3 window
    02CaptureFind and qualify the work across every market.
    Federal91%
    Network engineering support — GSA MAS
    GSA541512
    SLED88%
    Custodial services — Fairfax County Public Schools
    K-12561720
    DIBBS79%
    Aircraft hydraulic fitting — DLA Aviation
    DLANSN 5330
    03AnalyzeExtract requirements and build the compliance matrix.
    Compliance matrix
    L.2.1Technical approachVol I
    L.3.4Staffing planVol I
    M.1Past performanceEvaluated
    SOW breakdown
    Requirements extracted38
    Mapped to Section L/M38
    Every extractionCited
    Ask Sammy
    “Do we meet the small business set-aside?”
    04ManageRun the pursuit through to award.
    Pipeline
    QualifyFacilities support · USACE
    CaptureComms upgrade · DLA
    ProposalShipyard dredging · NAVSEA
    PriyaAlex
    This week
    Submit past performance refsThu
    Confirm subK teamingFri
    Upload SF 33Mon
    05RespondDraft and submit your response.
    Drafting · Volume I
    247 words
    RFI response
    CompanyAcme Robotics LLC
    UEIJK4M8…
    Capability narrativeDrafted
    06FinanceGet paid faster on what you win.
    Capital available
    $2.4M against your award
    Facilities maintenance IDIQAwarded
    Partner matched
    LenderFederal Capital Partners
    Draw available$2.4M
    UnderwritingCleared
    The platform
    Influence
    Capture
    Analyze
    Manage
    Respond
    Finance
    One pipeline, six stages, start to award.
    See the whole platform
    Solutions
    By industry
    Tech & softwareSoftware and SaaS companies entering GovCon.Defense contractorsPrimes and subs in the defense industrial base.ConstructionBuilders bidding federal, state, and local work.CybersecuritySecurity vendors pursuing federal mandates.
    By team
    Capture managers & BDPipeline, qualification, and win strategy.Proposal teamsCompliance matrices and proposal drafting.Subcontractors & primesTeaming, subcontracting, and partner fit.
    By company size
    Small businessesSet-aside and small business contractors.EnterpriseLarge contractors running multiple pursuits.ConsultantsAdvisors and capture consultants.
    Browse all industries
    CustomersPricing
    ResourcesNew
    Learn
    AcademyCourses, guides, and playbooks.WebinarsLive sessions and recordings.DocsProduct documentation and setup guides.Implementation planOperational rollout guidance.
    Tools & data
    Free GovCon toolsCalculators, lookups, and more.Gov ExploreContracts, agencies, and NAICS codes.GovCon eventsConferences, training, and set-aside events.
    Latest blogIntroducing the New SamSearch: The Operating System for Government ContractingSamSearch has a new brand, a new site, and a new way of explaining what the platform actually does — the operating system for government contracting, organized around six stages instead of a single search box. Here's what changed and why.Read the post →
    All resources and tools
    Sign inRequest a demo
    /

    SamSearch Platform

    Stop searching. Start winning.

    AI-powered intelligence for the right opportunities, the right leads, and the right time.

    Book a Demo
    samsearch

    The Complete AI Platform for Government Contracting

    Platform
    • Product
    • Pricing
    • ROI calculator
    • Integrations
    • Changelog
    Solutions
    • Solutions
    • Customers
    • Comparisons
    • Market watch
    Resources
    • Blog
    • Free GovCon tools
    • Glossary
    • Docs
    Company
    • API & partnerships
    • Careers
    • Support
    • Compliance
    • Trust centre
    • Contact
    Recognised & verified
    SOC 2 Type II Compliant, SamSearchAWS Partner - Advanced, SamSearch on AWS MarketplaceGartner Peer Insights Customer First, SamSearchUsers Love Us
    Ask AI about samsearch
    Ask ChatGPTAsk ClaudeAsk Perplexity
    Follow

    © 2026 samsearch. All rights reserved.

    Terms of usePrivacy policy
    1. Home
    2. /Gov Explore
    3. /Contract Categories
    4. /defense manufacturing

    Contract Category

    defense manufacturing Government Contracts

    355 government contract opportunities classified as defense manufacturing. Updated daily.
    345 federal10 forecastsUpdated daily
    Federal Opps
    345
    Federal contracts
    SLED Opps
    —
    State, local & education contracts
    Forecasts
    10
    Agency pipeline forecasts
    Total
    355
    All sources combined

    345 federal contract opportunities classified as defense manufacturing.

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    PRODUCTION OF SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (SUAS) LETHALITY PAYLOADS AT PINE BLUFF ARSENAL

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Army is seeking whitepapers for a potential public-private partnership to modernize Pine Bluff Arsenal facilities and scale production of small unmanned aircraft system lethality payloads and electronic safe-and-arming devices. Partners must privately finance 100% of required capital improvements and equipment. The…

    Posted Oct 30, 2026Due Dec 14, 2026Special NoticeSol: W519TC27CSUAS
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    155MM MODULAR ARTILLERY FOR COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS (MACE)

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Army is soliciting proposals for the Modular Artillery for Combat Effectiveness (MACE) prototype, including non-recurring engineering and related production or delivery efforts. Amendment 0008 updates the questions and answers, statement of work, CLIN matrix, and proposal instructions. Proposals are due November 30…

    NJ

    Posted Oct 30, 2026Due Nov 30, 2026SolicitationNAICS 332993Sol: W15QKN26R1C5R
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    SPRRA227R0703

    Active

    AI Summary

    DLA is conducting market research for manufacturers and suppliers of cable assemblies and a circuit card assembly used in the Patriot missile system. This is a sources sought notice, not a solicitation; no award is promised. Parts require approved-source qualification and are currently expected to be acquired under FAR…

    AL

    Posted Oct 30, 2026Due Nov 3, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 335311Sol: SPRRA227R0703
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    ADAPTER, HELLFIRE MISSILE (UPPER) AND ADAPTER, HELLFIRE MISSILE (LOWER)

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Navy is soliciting firm-fixed-price quotes for upper and lower Hellfire missile adapters supporting AH-1Z and UH-1Y Foreign Military Sales to the Czech Ministry of Defense. This is a competitive, 100% small business set-aside. Access to the controlled technical drawings requires CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and a c…

    NJ

    Posted Oct 29, 2026Due Nov 10, 2026SolicitationNAICS 336419Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: N6833526Q1186
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    SOURCES SOUGHT / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� PRODUCTION OF SURFACE SHIP SONAR DOMES AND WINDOWS

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of the Navy is conducting market research on the production of surface ship sonar domes and windows. This notice is a Sources Sought/RFI only, not a solicitation or request for pricing. Responses are voluntary, and the Government will not reimburse respondents for information submitted.

    IN

    Posted Oct 29, 2026Due Nov 13, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 334511Sol: N0016427SNC10
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    COLUMBIA CLASS TAILCONE MANUFACTURE

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division seeks manufacture and acquisition of Columbia-class submarine tailcones under solicitation N00167-26-R-1005. The resulting contract will include fixed-price incentive firm-target, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and other cost-type line items. The opportunity concerns specialize…

    MD

    Posted Oct 29, 2026Due Feb 1, 2027SolicitationNAICS 336611Sol: N0016726R1005
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    GOCO INDUSTRY DAY

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The Army is hosting an industry day on 18–20 November 2026 in New Jersey to gather input on future operating models for Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated ammunition facilities and the Blue Grass Army Depot Energetics Center of Excellence. Registration is due by email by 30 October 2026; companies may request one-on…

    IL

    Posted Oct 28, 2026Due Oct 17, 2026Special NoticeSol: (blank)
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Navy is soliciting a small-business-set-aside procurement for manufacture and delivery of a specification-controlled cable assembly to Navy drawings. The item must meet applicable performance, marking, configuration-control, and mercury-free requirements, with a one-year warranty. The award will be a defense-priori…

    PA

    Posted Oct 28, 2026Due Nov 27, 2026SolicitationNAICS 335311Sol: N0010425QNF08
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    ROTOR TORPEDO

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Navy is soliciting manufacture and delivery of rotor torpedoes to the specifications and drawings identified in the solicitation. This is a total small-business set-aside, with an evaluation based on the lowest aggregate price for the required quantity, including an option for additional quantity 365 days after awa…

    PA

    Posted Oct 28, 2026Due Nov 27, 2026SolicitationNAICS 334511Sol: N0010426QNF10
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    NSN 2835014677434; NOZZLE ASSEMBLY,TURBINE,NONAIRCRAFT GA; WSDC 05F; APPL F-16

    Active

    AI Summary

    DLA Aviation seeks information on manufacturers capable of producing 109 turbine nozzle assemblies (NSN 2835-01-467-7434) for the F-16. RTX Corporation (CAGE 55820) is the currently approved source. Interested manufacturers should provide company location and contact details; source approval requests must be submitted …

    VA

    Posted Oct 27, 2026Due Nov 2, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 333611Sol: SPE4A527Q0053
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    AMRAAM PRODUCTION LOT(S) 41 - 47

    Archived

    AI Summary

    Raytheon Company received a $20.699 billion noncompetitive fixed-price incentive contract for AMRAAM production Lots 41–47, including missiles, telemetry sets, initial and field spares, and related components and work. The sole-source award cites only one responsible source. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, a…

    GA

    Posted Oct 23, 2026JustificationNAICS 336414Sol: FA8556-26-C-B001
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    MJU-68/B INFRARED COUNTERMEASURE (IRCM) FLARE

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Air Force is seeking manufacturers capable of producing the MJU-68/B infrared countermeasure flare (NSN 1370-01-592-9246) and qualifying as a source. The flare is a thrust-type unit dispensed from an AN/ALE-47 system; drawings are available upon request. This is a sources-sought notice expressing interest only and …

    UT

    Posted Oct 22, 2026Due Nov 6, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 325920Sol: FA821327RB00x
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    SOURCES SOUGHT, VANEAXIAL FAN ASSEMBLY, NSN: 4140-01-284-5722

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Army is conducting market research for potential production of 381, 103, and 102 vaneaxial fan assemblies (NSN 4140-01-284-5722, part 12268231) over three years for the M109 self-propelled howitzer. First article testing is required. A distribution-restricted technical data package will be available to eligible DoD…

    MI

    Posted Oct 22, 2026Due Nov 2, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 333413Sol: W912CH-27-R-A025
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    10--CAMO CVR UPR BARREL

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Navy is procuring a periscope camouflage cover barrel assembly for submarine use, with manufacture to drawing and NAVSEA specifications. The award requires first-article testing and approval, production-lot testing, welding and inspection, and a contractor government security clearance. The amendment extends the de…

    PA

    Posted Oct 22, 2026Due Dec 23, 2026SolicitationNAICS 314999Sol: N0010426QYA61
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    OSHKOSH WHOLISTIC SOLE SOURCE PROJECT

    Archived

    AI Summary

    DLA Weapons Support is conducting market research for a potential long-term IDIQ contract covering NSNs listed in the attached Market Basket Items spreadsheet. Oshkosh Defense is currently the only approved source. Interested manufacturers should complete the attached questionnaire and submit information to the project…

    OH

    Posted Oct 21, 2026Due Oct 29, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 332999Sol: 75Q65
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    MANUFACTURE OF M284A2 155MM AND OTHER MTC CANNON TUBES

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Army is conducting market research to identify domestic manufacturers capable of producing M284A2, M776, and other 155-mm cannon tubes up to 30 feet long. Interested firms should describe manufacturing experience, processes, capacity, material sourcing, and plans to expand production, including a rough-order-of-mag…

    NJ

    Posted Oct 21, 2026Due Nov 23, 2026Sources SoughtSol: W15QKN-27-X-1CTG
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    MULTIPLE NSNS

    Archived

    AI Summary

    DLA Redstone Arsenal is conducting market research for potential manufacturers and suppliers of multiple items supporting the Patriot Weapons System. This is a Sources Sought notice, not a solicitation; future procurement is expected to require approved sources and may be limited to qualified manufacturers. Interested …

    AL

    Posted Oct 21, 2026Due Oct 24, 2026Sources SoughtSol: SPRRA2-27-R-0800_REV3
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    EDRM - ENHANCED DROGUE ROCKET MOTOR

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of the Air Force is soliciting for an Enhanced Drogue Rocket Motor (EDRM). The notice provides no further scope or delivery details in the listing, so prospective bidders should review the attached solicitation documents for specifications, quantities, and submission requirements. The listed NAICS code i…

    UT

    Posted Oct 20, 2026Due Dec 8, 2026SolicitationNAICS 325920Sol: FA8213-26-R-3036
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    HEAT TREATMENT AND MECHANICAL PROPERTY TESTING OF E81 TUBE AND CAP MATERIAL AT THE WATERVLIET ARSENAL, WATERVLIET NY.

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The contractor will heat-treat rough-machined E81 tubes and cap material and test their mechanical properties for Watervliet Arsenal in accordance with the statement of work, drawings, and referenced technical data. Access to the technical package requires an active DD Form 2345 and submission of the company CAGE code …

    NY

    Posted Oct 20, 2026Due Oct 27, 2026SolicitationNAICS 332811Sol: W911PT27QA015
    View details→

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    PANEL,SONAR GTC

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Navy is soliciting offers to manufacture and deliver the PANEL, SONAR GTC, part number 165-7067132-19, to government drawings and specifications. This is a total small-business set-aside and a source-controlled item requiring prior government qualification. The solicitation uses FAR Part 13 procedures, evaluates pa…

    PA

    Posted Oct 20, 2026Due Nov 9, 2026SolicitationNAICS 334290Sol: N0010426QYAD5
    View details→

    defense manufacturing Government Contracts, FAQ

    Common questions about finding and winning defense manufacturing government contracts.

    Win your next defense manufacturing contract

    Track active defense manufacturing solicitations and get notified the moment new opportunities match your profile.

    Book a DemoSee SamSearch in action →

    Top agencies

    DEPT OF DEFENSE20

    Related categories

    defense logistics95,838construction services65,877military supplies35,424defense contracting33,656military equipment33,103military procurement29,583procurement24,941government contracting22,828electronic components20,630public works16,403facility maintenance13,398veterans affairs12,500
    View all categories →

    Explore

    All Agencies→By State→NAICS Demand Lanes→PSC Contract Lanes→Federal Contractors→