Machine Shops for Gerald R. Ford-class Aircraft Carrier
Find AS9100 & ITAR certified machine shops qualified to supply components for the Ford-class Carrier program.
Prime Contractor
HII Newport News Shipbuilding
Production Location
Newport News, VA
Status
3 under construction
Required Certs
AS9100D, ITAR
Program Overview
The Gerald R. Ford-class is the newest class of U.S. Navy supercarriers, featuring electromagnetic aircraft launch systems (EMALS), advanced arresting gear, and nuclear propulsion. Each carrier requires millions of machined components.
Machined Component Categories
Hull Structure
Massive structural components, bulkheads, and frames
Catapult Systems (EMALS)
Electromagnetic launch system components and track assemblies
Arresting Gear
Advanced arresting gear machinery and cable systems
Propulsion
Reactor support systems, piping, and machinery
Primary Materials
Required Certifications
Preferred:
Special Requirements
- Nuclear-grade quality requirements
- Facility security clearances
- Large envelope machining capability
How to Become a Ford-class Carrier Supplier
- 1
Obtain Required Certifications
AS9100D certification and ITAR registration are mandatory before pursuing program work.
- 2
Register in Supplier Portal
Register through HII Newport News Shipbuilding's supplier portal and relevant procurement networks (e.g., Exostar).
- 3
Respond to RFQs
Monitor procurement opportunities and submit competitive quotes that demonstrate your capabilities and capacity.
- 4
Complete Qualification
Pass supplier qualification audits and first article inspections before receiving production orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Ford-class carrier machining unique?
Ford-class carriers require extremely large components (some measuring 30+ feet), nuclear-grade quality assurance, and classified systems machining. Suppliers need extensive security clearances and specialized large-envelope machining capability.
What new technologies require machined components?
The Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) are new technologies requiring precision-machined components that didn't exist on previous Nimitz-class carriers.
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Get Personalized MatchesProgram Requirements
- Certifications
- 3 required
- Materials
- 5 types
- Component Categories
- 4
Prime Contractor
HII Newport News Shipbuilding
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Qualified Machine Shops
AS9100 & ITAR certified manufacturers capable of Ford-class Carrier program work
JAH Machine Inc.
Brea, CA
Springs Fabrication
Colorado Springs, CO
Allen Tool Phoenix
East Syracuse, NY
J&E Precision Tool, LLC
Southampton, MA
DUECK DEFENSE INC
PLACENTIA, CA
American Epoxy & Metal, Inc.
Yonkers, NY
M AEROSPACE RTC INC.
WEST LAKE HILLS, TX
FARRAR AEROSPACE, LLC
ONTARIO, CA
LANIC AEROSPACE LLC
Huntington Beach, CA