The U.S. Air Force Pacific Air Forces awarded a $14,487 firm fixed-price purchase order to Melrose Mac, Inc., a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in Los Angeles, for the procurement and delivery of 30 Apple iPad 7 Mini Wi-Fi 128GB devices configured as Electronic Flight Books (EFB) for flight crew operations. The award was made on September 2, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of October 8, 2025. As an Authorized Apple Reseller with Device Enrollment capabilities, Melrose Mac is responsible for pre-enrolling all devices in Air Mobility Command's Apple Business Manager account (Customer ID 1207562) prior to delivery to ensure seamless integration into the Air Force's operational systems. The place of performance is designated as Japan, reflecting the Pacific Air Forces' operational footprint in the region.
This procurement originated from a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside solicitation posted on August 14, 2025, with evaluation criteria based on price, technical factors, and past performance. Melrose Mac's selection reflects its demonstrated expertise in technology hardware procurement and systems integration for defense agencies, as well as its established track record supporting Air Force and broader Department of Defense requirements. The company's prior federal contracting experience includes notable awards from Air Mobility Command, Naval Air Systems Command, and the Naval Air Warfare Center, positioning it as a qualified vendor capable of meeting the specialized requirements associated with military aviation support equipment.