Delivery Order SPE4A222D0010-SPE4AX26F5465

The U.S. Department of Defense Aviation awarded a delivery order contract to A.J. Associates Manufacturing & Engineering CO. Inc., a small business manufacturer based in Clearwater, Florida, on January 13, 2026. This total small business set-aside contract, valued at $108,263.16 on a firm fixed-price basis, calls for the production of a panel assembly skin component. The work will be performed in Sarasota, Florida, with an ultimate completion date of November 19, 2026. A.J. Associates specializes in precision aerospace hardware and structural components for military aviation platforms, leveraging advanced manufacturing capabilities including CNC machining, mechanical and hydraulic testing, and assembly operations.

This delivery order represents a continuation of the company's established role as a critical supplier to the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, which manages logistics and maintenance operations for Department of Defense aircraft systems. A.J. Associates has demonstrated consistent success in securing prime federal contracts for aerospace components ranging from structural panels to specialized assemblies for platforms such as the B-52 Stratofortress and UH-60 Helicopter. The company's portfolio includes multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA Aviation that enable task orders for mission-critical components, underscoring its strategic importance to defense logistics operations.