# Cherokee Federal Earns Team Osprey Supplier Award

Team Osprey named Cherokee Federal its 2026 Supplier of the Year, recognizing more than 20 years of supplying electrical wire harnesses and cables for the V-22. Production takes place in Stilwell, Oklahoma, and the work supports ongoing V-22 sustainment and nacelle improvements. Cherokee Federal has also invested in long-lead materials, equipment, and automation; no contract value or solicitation details were disclosed.

- The recognition highlights an established supplier’s role in V-22 sustainment, but does not announce a new contract or procurement opportunity.
- Suppliers supporting similar aerospace programs can evaluate whether long-lead material readiness, production equipment, and automation align with sustainment and potential future production needs.
- Contractors should treat the recognition as market context rather than evidence of an open solicitation; the signal provides no award value, contract number, or bid timeline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Vendors
- Cherokee Federal (V-22 electrical wire harness and cable supplier)
- Bell Boeing ()

### Key Quotes
> Our more than two decades of support for the V-22 program reflects the trust our customers and partners place in Cherokee Federal and, most importantly, in our people.
> — Tom Watson, President of Cherokee Federal

> For more than two decades, our team in Stilwell has proudly supported the V-22 program from right here on the Cherokee Nation reservation.
> — Chris Moody, Executive General Manager at Cherokee Federal

### Sources
- [Cherokee Federal Named 2026 Team Osprey Supplier of the Year](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cherokee-federal-named-2026-team-osprey-supplier-of-the-year-302920383.html) - PR Newswire