P&W Tooling Evaluation and Repair

The federal government buys special dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures primarily through the Department of Defense and civilian agencies. DLA Aviation leads with 161 awards totaling $15.61M across multiple contract actions. NAVAIR Warfare Center, US Mint Headquarters, and Air Force maintenance contracting also purchase regularly in this category. Most awards go unrestricted, though some flow through SBA set-asides (705 awards) and small business programs. Buyers typically issue purchase orders and task orders against existing contracts rather than compete new solicitations each time.

The market shows modest competition with 144 distinct vendors sharing $184.19M over 27 years. The median award of $83 masks wide variation: one Missiles contract reached $12.83M while most awards cluster much smaller. Only one active notice is currently posted, suggesting most buying happens through existing vehicles. With 27 contracts ending within 12 months worth $1.08M total, the pipeline for new work appears limited in the near term.

Watch for activity from DLA Aviation and NAVAIR as these two account for the largest share of historical spending. The US Mint's 23 awards suggest steady demand for precision tooling that may not be widely advertised. Monitor the 27 expiring contracts closely: if agencies recompete rather than extend, new opportunities will emerge. The low set-aside volume indicates this work typically goes to unrestricted competition, so capability and past performance matter more than small business status.