Forge Flex | NDAA-Compliant UAS Procurement Retainer
On-demand NDAA-compliant component procurement and manufacturing for DoD programs. Components in 3–5 days. SAM-registered. CAGE: 18VF2.
Procurement Friction Kills Program Momentum
NDAA-compliant aerospace and drone components are not available at commercial speed. Vendor onboarding, compliance documentation, MIPR processing, and supply chain verification add 60 to 120 days to acquisition timelines — before a single component ships.
Forge Flex eliminates that friction. We maintain pre-established vendor accounts, verified NDAA-compliant supply chains, and full documentation infrastructure. When you need components, we procure them on your behalf — with the compliance trail already built in.
What We Procure On Your Behalf
Every component category required for UAS development, prototyping, and operations — sourced domestically, documented completely.
Propulsion Systems
Motors, ESCs, propellers, and battery systems sourced from NDAA-compliant domestic and allied-nation suppliers.
Flight Controllers & Compute
ArduPilot/PX4-compatible flight controllers, NVIDIA Jetson/Orin/Thor AGX compute modules, and supporting avionics.
Navigation & Positioning
GPS/RTK systems, IMUs, magnetometers, barometers, and precision positioning hardware for exacting mission requirements.
Communications
Radio links, telemetry systems, video transmission hardware, and RF components cleared for DoD and commercial programs.
Airframe Materials
Carbon fiber, composite materials, EPO foam, hardware, and structural components for custom fabrication and prototyping.
Electronics & PCBs
Power distribution boards, sensors, connectors, and PCBs — fabricated domestically or sourced through verified NDAA-compliant channels.
How Forge Flex Works
One contract. One point of contact. Components arrive with complete documentation.
You Identify the Need
Submit a Work Order specifying what you need — component specs, quantities, timeline, and any mission-specific requirements.
We Source and Verify
We identify NDAA-compliant suppliers from our pre-established vendor network, confirm specifications, and provide procurement confirmation within 24 hours.
We Receive and Inspect
Components are received at our facility, inspected against specification, and logged with full country-of-origin documentation.
Delivery with Documentation
Components ship to you with an audit-ready compliance package — Bill of Materials, supplier certifications, and NDAA compliance verification for every item.
Beyond Procurement: Manufacturing and Engineering Support
Forge Flex clients have access to the full Forge and Flight Labs capability stack — not just a parts desk.
When your program requires more than off-the-shelf components, our team provides rapid prototyping, system integration, and engineering support under the same retainer structure. One contract, one vendor, one program manager.
- Rapid Prototyping FDM/SLA 3D printing, composite layup, CNC coordination — concept to physical component in days
- Electronics Assembly IPC-standard soldering, flight controller configuration, power system assembly and bench-testing
- ArduPilot / PX4 Configuration Firmware loading, PID tuning, mission parameter setup, and integration with your sensor payloads
- CAD/CAM Support Custom brackets, mounts, payload integration hardware, and structural modifications designed to specification
- Program Management Monthly statements, work order tracking, progress reporting, and audit-ready file maintenance throughout
Why Forge Flex
The case for a dedicated procurement partner instead of managing procurement in-house.
Speed
Pre-established vendor accounts and compliance infrastructure means components in 3–5 business days, not 60–120 days.
NDAA Compliance Built In
Every component sourced through Forge Flex is verified against NDAA Section 848 requirements. Zero foreign-prohibited electronics.
Audit-Ready Documentation
Full Bill of Materials, supplier certifications, and compliance verification delivered with every order. No after-the-fact documentation scrambles.
One Vendor, One Contract
Eliminate multi-vendor management overhead. Forge Flex handles procurement, manufacturing support, and engineering under a single agreement.
Scales With Your Program
From unit-level experimentation to program-scale procurement — Forge Flex structures are designed to match your operational tempo and budget cycle.
Domestic. Verified. American-Made.
SAM-registered, CAGE-coded, and operating 30 minutes from Fort Bragg. We are built for the Defense procurement environment.
Start with a 6-Month Pilot
Before committing to an annual retainer, validate the model. The Forge Flex Pilot Program provides a unit-level proof of concept — one prototype build cycle, full NDAA-compliant procurement support, and documentation infrastructure to evaluate fit before scaling.
Pilot programs are sized to fit within most unit-level spending authority. Upon successful completion, conversion to any annual tier is available with full credit applied.
Request Pilot ProposalService Tier Structure
Annual retainer programs scaled to your program size and operational tempo. From unit-level experimentation to SOCOM-scale enterprise partnerships.
| Tier | Program Type | Labor Hours / Year | Procurement Ceiling | Unused Rollover | Enterprise Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PILOT | 6-Month Proof of Concept | 200 hrs | $40,000 | — | — |
| BRONZE | Unit-Level Experimentation | 400 hrs | $80,000 | 20% | — |
| SILVER | Active Program Support | 900 hrs | $165,000 | 20% | — |
| GOLD | Dedicated Development | 1,600 hrs | $280,000 | 20% | — |
| PLATINUM | Program-Level Partnership | 3,500 hrs | $550,000 | 25% | Dedicated PM + Priority Queue |
| DIAMOND | Enterprise / Embedded | 7,500 hrs | $1,100,000 | 30% | Embedded Team Option + Dedicated Storage |
| OBSIDIAN | SOCOM-Level / Multi-Year | 12,000 hrs | $1,650,000 | 30% | Full Enterprise Stack + Multi-Year Options |
Contracting Information
Forge Flex services are delivered by Forge and Flight Labs LLC — the operating entity with active SAM.gov registration and established DoD vendor status.
NAICS: 336411 · 332710 · 541330 · 541715 | Small Business · Minority-Owned · Hispanic American Owned
Ready to Move at Mission Speed?
Tell us about your program requirements and we'll outline how Forge Flex can support your procurement and manufacturing needs.