$22.8M Sole Source Contract Awarded to AAR Manufacturing for 463L Cargo Pallet Repair

AAR Manufacturing Inc., Cadillac, Michigan, was awarded a $22,817,730 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment contract for 463L legacy cargo pallets. This contract provides for the repair of 463L legacy cargo pallets. Work will be performed in Cadillac, Michigan, and is expected to be completed by Jan. 31, 2026. This contract was a sole source acquisition. Fiscal 2025 working capital funds in the amount of $15,288,039; and fiscal 2025 operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $7,529,691, are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is the contracting activity (FA8534-25-F-0011).