This is a firm fixed-price purchase order contract awarded by the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), a major command of the U.S. Air Force, to The Handy Tool & Mfg. Co., Inc., a small business manufacturer located in Brooklyn, New York. The contract, valued at $115,327.56, is for the procurement of BEAM, AIRCRAFT KC-135 components, which are critical structural parts required to maintain the operational readiness of the Air Force's KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft fleet.
The Handy Tool & Mfg. Co., Inc. has a strong track record of providing a diverse range of configuration-controlled, mission-critical aircraft parts and components to the U.S. Department of Defense, including for platforms such as the B-52, F-16, H-60, and B-1B. The company holds several Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, primarily set aside for small businesses, which enable the issuance of task orders for specific aircraft structural parts and components over a five-year period. This contract award further demonstrates the strategic importance of The Handy Tool & Mfg. Co., Inc. in supporting the U.S. military's aviation logistics and readiness requirements.