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Find AS9100 and ITAR-Compliant Aerospace Suppliers in Seconds

Search 248,000+ verified suppliers with AS9100 Rev D certification, ITAR/EAR compliance signals, and NADCAP special process accreditations. Cross-reference 3,019 federal contract recipients from USASpending.gov and automate 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB diversity reporting for defense procurement.

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Overview

Aerospace and defense supplier intelligence built on verified data

Legacy aerospace supplier directories rely on self-reported profiles with no certification verification. Mercata aggregates data from AS9100 registrars, USASpending.gov federal contract records, DDTC ITAR registrations, and NADCAP accreditation databases — then scores every supplier on a 0-100 Mercata Intelligence Score so you can qualify with confidence.

AS9100 & NADCAP Verification

AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001:2015 certification verified against registrar databases in real time. NADCAP special process accreditations for heat treating, welding, non-destructive testing, and surface treatment are cross-referenced with PRI Nadcap records — including scope, expiry, and merit status.

Federal Contract Intelligence

3,019 federal contract recipients indexed from USASpending.gov with award values, contracting agencies, and NAICS codes. SBIR and STTR award signals identify innovative small businesses with proven defense capabilities and existing government relationships.

Defense Diversity Compliance

Track 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) designations across your supply base. Automated reporting generates the diversity spend documentation required for DoD and prime contractor subcontracting plans.

AS9100

Live verification

3,019

Federal contractors

ITAR

Compliance signals

Capabilities

Defense procurement advantages

Purpose-built tools for the unique requirements of aerospace and defense supply chain management — from ITAR compliance monitoring to automated diversity spend reporting.

Supply Chain Risk Monitoring

Continuous watchlist screening against OFAC, BIS Entity List, and denied persons databases. Automated compliance scanning flags ITAR/EAR risks before they become violations. Receive alerts when a supplier's AS9100 certification lapses or a NADCAP accreditation enters probation.

Supplier Intelligence Score

Every supplier receives a Mercata Intelligence Score from 0 to 100 — combining certification status, financial stability indicators, federal contract history, and market demand signals. Filter and rank suppliers by score to shortlist qualified vendors in minutes instead of weeks.

Automated Diversity Reporting

Generate CSV exports of small business and diversity spend data formatted for government submission. Track progress against subcontracting plan goals for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and veteran-owned categories — with real-time dashboards and historical trend analysis.

Compare

How Mercata compares for aerospace & defense

Capability	Mercata	GovWin	ThomasNet	SAP Ariba
AS9100 Rev D live verification	Yes	No	Self-reported	Manual upload
NADCAP accreditation data	Yes	No	No	No
ITAR/EAR compliance signals	Yes	Partial	No	No
Federal contract history (USASpending)	3,019 recipients	Opportunity tracking	No	No
Supplier diversity tracking	8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB	Limited	Basic filters	Yes
AI-powered search	FTS5 + semantic	Keyword only	Keyword only	Keyword only
Supplier Intelligence Score	0-100 scoring	No	No	Risk scores (add-on)
API access	153 endpoints	Limited	No	Yes (enterprise)
Starting price	From $299/mo	Quote-based	Quote-based	Enterprise only

FAQ

Aerospace & defense supplier search FAQ

How does Mercata verify AS9100 and NADCAP certifications?

Mercata verifies AS9100 Rev D certification status against IAQG OASIS database records and approved registrar feeds in real time. NADCAP special process accreditations are cross-referenced with PRI Nadcap records including scope (heat treating, NDT, welding, coatings, etc.), merit status, and expiry dates. ISO 9001:2015 baseline quality certifications are verified in parallel. All verification data is current as of query time, not a cached snapshot.

Can I find ITAR-registered suppliers on Mercata?

Mercata surfaces ITAR compliance signals derived from DDTC registration indicators, federal defense contract history from USASpending.gov, and CAGE/NCAGE code assignments. While ITAR registration status itself is not publicly disclosed by DDTC, Mercata aggregates multiple data points — including defense contract awards, NAICS codes in the 3364xx (aerospace) and 3329xx (defense) ranges, and export classification indicators — to flag suppliers with demonstrated defense manufacturing capability.

How does the diversity compliance tracking work for defense contracts?

Mercata tracks SBA-verified designations including 8(a) Business Development, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB) across all indexed suppliers. The platform generates exportable reports formatted for Individual Subcontracting Plan (ISP) and Summary Subcontracting Report (SSR) submissions, helping prime contractors meet FAR 19.7 subcontracting plan requirements.

What federal contract data does Mercata include?

Mercata indexes 3,019 federal contract recipients from USASpending.gov, including contract award values, awarding agencies, NAICS codes, place of performance, and contract type (fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, T&M). SBIR and STTR award signals are also tracked, identifying innovative small businesses with proven government relationships. This data is refreshed from USASpending.gov feeds and integrated into each supplier profile alongside certification and financial data.

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