Defense Contractor Machine Shops
Find ITAR registered machine shops with verified CAGE codes for defense contracts. DFARS compliant facilities with federal procurement experience and proven security protocols.
Defense Compliance Requirements
ITAR Compliance
- • DDTC registration
- • US Munitions List articles
- • Export license management
- • Technology control plans
- • Foreign person screening
DFARS/Cybersecurity
- • NIST SP 800-171 controls
- • System Security Plan (SSP)
- • CUI protection
- • Incident response
- • CMMC readiness
Federal Registration
- • Active CAGE code
- • SAM.gov registration
- • NAICS code alignment
- • Small business certifications
- • Past performance records
Defense Industry Certifications
ITAR Registered
CAGE Code
AS9100D
DFARS Compliant
CMMC Ready
Defense Manufacturing Applications
Military Aircraft
- • Fighter jet components
- • Helicopter parts
- • UAV/drone systems
- • Avionics housings
Naval Systems
- • Submarine components
- • Ship propulsion
- • Weapons systems
- • Sonar housings
Ground Vehicles
- • Armored vehicle parts
- • Tank components
- • Artillery systems
- • Support equipment
Space & Missiles
- • Satellite components
- • Missile guidance
- • Launch systems
- • Payload structures
Defense Contracting FAQs
What is a CAGE code and why do defense machine shops need one?
A CAGE (Commercial and Government Entity) code is a unique 5-character identifier assigned by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to suppliers doing business with the federal government. Machine shops need a CAGE code to receive defense contracts, be listed in government procurement databases, and comply with defense supply chain requirements. CAGE codes are verified through SAM.gov registration.
What is ITAR and which machine shops need to be registered?
ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) controls the export of defense articles and services. Machine shops that manufacture, export, or broker defense articles listed on the US Munitions List (USML) must register with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). This includes shops making parts for military aircraft, weapons systems, spacecraft, and related components.
What are DFARS cybersecurity requirements for machine shops?
DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) clause 252.204-7012 requires contractors to implement NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Machine shops must have documented System Security Plans (SSP), incident response procedures, and are increasingly required to achieve CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) levels.
How do I verify a machine shop's defense credentials?
Verify CAGE codes and SAM.gov registration at sam.gov. Check ITAR registration through the DDTC. Verify AS9100 certification through registrar databases. Request copies of their System Security Plan for DFARS compliance. Machine Shop Directory verifies CAGE codes against government databases to ensure accuracy.
What certifications do defense machine shops typically have?
Common certifications include AS9100D (aerospace quality), ISO 9001:2015 (quality management), ITAR registration, active CAGE code, DFARS/NIST 800-171 compliance, and increasingly CMMC certification. Many also hold NADCAP accreditations for special processes and facility security clearances for classified work.
Can machine shops work on classified defense projects?
Yes, but they need appropriate facility security clearances (FCL) from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). This includes Confidential, Secret, or Top Secret clearances depending on the classification level. Shops must also have secure facilities, cleared personnel, and comply with NISPOM requirements.
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