UpMarkAero is a Charleston-based aerospace supply company. We compete for and hold federal supply contracts as a small business prime contractor, purchasing composite structures, precision components, and hardware from qualified U.S. manufacturers for delivery to government end users.
Deep technical knowledge of composite manufacturing processes, material specifications, and quality requirements — developed through hands-on production engineering experience in aerospace and defense contract manufacturing.
Procurement and distribution of composite structures, airframe components, and precision aerospace hardware to government and defense end users through vetted domestic manufacturing networks.
We purchase finished product from U.S. small business manufacturers to fulfill contracts we hold as prime. Manufacturers quote us a price and ship to the government destination — we handle the solicitation, the contract, and the compliance.
End-to-end coordination of non-destructive inspection services for composite aerospace structures — including logistics, Nadcap-certified lab sourcing, chain of custody, and full documentation management.
Coordination of specialized aerospace freight, packaging compliance, and delivery management for high-value government contract items — including chain of custody documentation and receiving verification.
Prime contractor services on federal supply contracts pursued through DLA DIBBS and SAM.gov, serving agencies including DLA, NAVAIR, AFWERX, and other DoD and federal acquisition channels. Full compliance management including FAR requirements, quality documentation, and delivery coordination.
UpMarkAero is the trade name of UpMarkDefense LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company established to serve the aerospace and defense supply chain as a small business prime contractor and supplier.
Our founder is a mechanical engineer who worked as a production engineer at a contract manufacturer building composite and structural parts for SpaceX launch vehicle structures, Boeing commercial airframe programs, and U.S. military rotorcraft. That background informs how we read drawings, evaluate suppliers, and assess what a solicitation actually requires.
Our model is straightforward. We identify federal supply requirements, compete for them as prime contractor, and purchase the finished product from U.S. small business manufacturers under the nonmanufacturer rule. We hold the contract and carry the delivery, quality, and traceability obligations to the government.
We are actively building our base of U.S. manufacturers with production capacity in aerospace composites and precision hardware. If you build parts and want a customer, we want to hear from you.
We purchase finished product from U.S. manufacturers to fulfill federal contracts we hold as prime. We are looking for shops with their own production capacity — machining, forming, composite layup, fastener manufacturing, and NDI services. When you reach out, tell us what you produce in house, your quality certifications, and your typical lead times.