Purchase Order FA465923P0004

The U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command awarded a $34,275 firm fixed-price purchase order to Empire Avionics Corp., a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) headquartered in West Harrison, New York, for the procurement of 18 ACCS headsets. The contract, set aside for total small business participation, was awarded on February 3, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of March 6, 2023. Performance will take place at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. Empire Avionics Corp. specializes in supplying electrical and electronic components for military applications and has established itself as a key defense logistics supplier through its relationships with the Defense Logistics Agency across multiple commodity categories.

This purchase order represents a routine procurement of aviation communication equipment to support Air Combat Command's operational readiness. Empire Avionics Corp.'s experience fulfilling Defense Logistics Agency contracts for specialized military-grade electrical and electronic components, including connectors, switches, and equipment for aviation programs, positions the company to deliver the required ACCS headsets on schedule. The small business set-aside designation reflects the government's commitment to supporting veteran-owned enterprises in the defense supply chain while securing critical communication equipment needed for military flight operations.