Use military contract manufacturers for your business

Defense contract manufacturers are not all behemoths. The government often defines its vendors and sub contractors as small business companies. Many of these companies provide work for civilian companies as well as the US government.

I recommend: Delfasco falls under the US government's definition of a small business. It supplies metal fabrication and forging manufacturing. SCS Frigette manufactures HVAC systems for military vehicles.

Consider going in to defense contract manufacturing

The defense department has several projects that require small business support. If you are a manufacturer, you might consider becoming a defense contract manufacturer. Look at businesses with experience as a defense contract manufacturer to determine whether your business might be able to gain a contract.

I recommend: Renton Coil Spring (RCS) works as an aerospace contract manufacturer and produces springs for civilian companies and for Boeing, a major operator in Defense projects. Sechan Electronics, deemed a small business, does defense contract manufacturing.

Use your company's expertise to do aerospace contract manufacturing

You should view the demand for military aerospace contract manufacturers as an opportunity to grow your company. Raise your quality standards and achieve an AS9100 certification. Aerospace contract engineers are always in demand, even for civilian jobs, because AS9100 certification suggests high-quality standards.

I recommend: AbelConn, an AS9100 certified manufacturer, provides parts and equipment used in the aerospace industry. If you're looking for an aerospace contract engineer, you should join Aerospace Contract Jobs to find contract engineers for your business.