Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $82,891.20 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- San Dimas, CA 91773, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation awarded a $82,891.20 delivery order contract to Ara, Inc., a veteran-owned small business based in San Dimas, California, for the procurement of aircraft seat cushions. This total small business set-aside contract is structured as firm fixed price and is scheduled for completion by July 7, 2026. The award represents a specific task order draw against Ara, Inc.'s existing Indefinite Delivery Contract with DLA Aviation, which was valued at $2 million and established in April 2024 for aircraft seat cushions and related aviation components. Performance will be conducted at the contractor's San Dimas facility.
Ara, Inc., operating as Aerospace Research Associates, has established itself as a specialized supplier of critical aerospace components and engineering support to the Department of Defense. The company's contract portfolio with DLA demonstrates consistent expertise in delivering specialized aviation parts essential to aircraft readiness and maintenance, including seat cushions, resilient weapon mounts, and various mechanical components. This delivery order continues Ara, Inc.'s role as a prime contractor supporting DLA Aviation's procurement objectives for specialized aviation parts that enable operational capability across the military aircraft fleet.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract SPE4A726F2136?
SPE4A726F2136 was awarded to Ara, Inc. by Aviation (Defense Logistics Agency) on December 19, 2025.
How much is contract SPE4A726F2136 worth?
The government has obligated $82,891 on SPE4A726F2136.
Is contract SPE4A726F2136 an order under another contract?
Yes. SPE4A726F2136 is a delivery order under SPE4A724D0152, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract SPE4A726F2136 competed?
The extent of competition for SPE4A726F2136 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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