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FA8534-25-F-0027: $1.0M Department of the Air Force Award to Aar Manufacturing, Inc
463l cargo pallet production and repair. Contracting activity: FA8534 AFLCMC ROKC. Estimated completion: 2025-04-21.
$1.0M contract action / $1.0M cumulative ceiling / Sole-source / 2025-04-21 completion / FA8534 FA8534 AFLCMC ROKC
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8534-25-F-0027 (unhyphenated: FA853425F0027) · Parent Vehicle: FA8534-20-D-0003 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Aar Manufacturing, Inc
(Michigan)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $157.9M obligated across 774 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $1,038,960 ($1.0M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $1,038,960 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $1,038,960 (signed 2025-01-28, latest FPDS action 2025-03-24) · 15 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $56,707,251 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8534: FA8534 AFLCMC ROKC |
| Competition & Contract Structure | SOLE-SOURCE · Delivery Order / FP-EPA |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC 1670 (Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; And Cargo Tie Down Equipment) · NAICS 321920 (Wood Container And Pallet Manufacturing) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Michigan |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2025-04-21 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA853425F0027)
463l cargo pallet production and repair
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Aar Manufacturing, Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2025-04-21
- Requirement Scope: 463l cargo pallet production and repair
- Federal Supply Class: PSC 1670 (Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; And Cargo Tie Down Equipment)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8534-25-F-0027 when contacting Aar Manufacturing, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8534 (FA8534 AFLCMC ROKC)
- Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) (Official Portal)
- Capture Action: Request the FAR 6.303 Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) and Section C SOW below to inspect the government's technical rationale and qualify for future orders.
Issued Task & Delivery Orders under FA8534-25-F-0027 (15 shown, $56.7M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA853425F0011 | $22.6M | Aar Manufacturing, Inc | 2024-11-22 / 2026-03-10 | 2025-04-21 | 463l cargo pallet production and repair |
| FA853424F0043 | $9.2M | Aar Manufacturing, Inc | 2024-06-28 / 2025-07-29 | 2025-08-11 | 463l cargo pallet production and repair |
| FA853425F0004 | $8.4M | Aar Manufacturing, Inc | 2024-11-07 / 2025-05-20 | 2025-04-21 | 463l cargo pallet production and repair |
| FA853424F0065 | $8.2M | Aar Manufacturing, Inc | 2024-07-19 / 2024-11-15 | 2025-04-21 | 463l cargo pallet production and repair |
| FA853424F0038 | $7.9M | Aar Manufacturing, Inc | 2024-04-11 / 2024-04-11 | 2025-04-21 | 463l legacy pallet production |
| FA853425F0046 | $921K | Aar Manufacturing, Inc | 2025-03-12 / 2025-07-28 | 2025-07-31 | 463l cargo pallet production and repair |
| FA853424F0079 | $270K | Aar Manufacturing, Inc | 2024-09-26 / 2024-09-26 | 2025-04-21 | 463l cargo pallet production and repair |
| FA853424F0054 | $40K | Aar Manufacturing, Inc | 2024-06-28 / 2024-06-28 | 2025-04-21 | 463l cargo pallet production and repair |
| FA853425F0052 | $40K | Aar Manufacturing, Inc | 2025-04-16 / 2025-04-16 | 2026-04-16 | 463l cargo pallet production and repair |
| FA853425F0051 | $32K | Aar Manufacturing, Inc | 2025-04-14 / 2025-07-24 | 2026-04-13 | 463l cargo pallet production and repair |
| FA853423F0077 | $0 | Aar Manufacturing, Inc | 2023-08-28 / 2024-04-10 | 2025-04-21 | 463l cargo pallets production and repair |
| FA853423F0057 | -$302 | Aar Manufacturing, Inc | 2023-06-05 / 2024-09-23 | 2025-04-21 | 463l cargo pallets production and repair |
| FA853422F0040 | -$372 | Aar Manufacturing, Inc | 2022-05-06 / 2024-05-03 | 2024-02-01 | 463l cargo pallets production and repair |
| FA853423F0085 | -$1K | Aar Manufacturing, Inc | 2023-09-08 / 2024-03-04 | 2024-01-08 | 463l cargo pallets production and repair |
| FA853420F0034 | -$1.0M | Aar Manufacturing, Inc | 2020-05-18 / 2024-03-25 | 2021-01-18 | 463l cargo pallets production and repair |
Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact Aar Manufacturing, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8534-25-F-0027.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8534 (FA8534 AFLCMC ROKC)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | FA8534-25-D-0016 | DRS Sustainment Systems | $19.4M | Sep 14, 2027 | DRS Sustainment Systems gets $19.4M modification for exercise a contract option. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center work through Sep 14,... |
| 2026-03-31 | FA8534-25-F-0082 | DRS Sustainment Systems | $45.0M | Mar 31, 2027 | DRS Sustainment Systems gets $45.0M modification for 20 Joint Assault Bridge systems and associated spares. Army Contracting Command $45.0M ... |
| 2026-03-18 | FA8534-26-D-0005 | AAR Manufacturing | $289.7M | Mar 17, 2032 | AAR Manufacturing wins $289.7M contract for legacy air cargo pallets. Combat Readiness Office $11K obligated now work through Mar 17, 2032. |
| 2026-03-10 | FA8534-26-D-0001 | TAC Industries | $22.2M | Mar 5, 2027 | TAC Industries wins $22.2M contract for cargo low profile side nets and cargo top nets. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center work through ... |
| 2026-03-09 | FA8534-26-D-0004 | AAR Manufacturing | $159.8M | Mar 5, 2031 | AAR Manufacturing wins $159.8M contract. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center signed Mar 6, 2026 work through Mar 5, 2031. |
| 2026-03-05 | FA8534-26-D-0002 | TAC Industries | $18.5M | Mar 3, 2036 | TAC Industries wins $18.5M contract for repair of cargo nets. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center work through Mar 3, 2036. |
| 2025-11-21 | FA8534-26-F-0002 | DRS Sustainment Systems | $12.7M | Nov 21, 2026 | DRS Sustainment Systems wins $12.7M order for contractor logistics support of the Tunner aircraft cargo loader. Air Force Life Cycle Managem... |
| 2025-09-22 | FA8534-25-D-0014 | Hydraulics International | $34.5M | Sep 21, 2027 | Hydraulics International wins $34.5M contract for Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS). Air Force Life Cycle Management Center work throu... |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to Aar Manufacturing, Inc
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | FA8534-26-D-0005 | Air Force | $289.7M | Mar 17, 2032 | AAR Manufacturing wins $289.7M contract for legacy air cargo pallets. Combat Readiness Office $11K obligated now work through Mar 17, 2032. |
| 2026-03-09 | FA8534-26-D-0004 | Air Force | $159.8M | Mar 5, 2031 | AAR Manufacturing wins $159.8M contract. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center signed Mar 6, 2026 work through Mar 5, 2031. |
4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)
Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.
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