Purchase Order N0010415PLC78

This firm-fixed-price purchase order was awarded by the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) to Ashland Electric Products Inc., a veteran-owned small business manufacturer of high-performance motors, fans, and blowers. The $149,984 contract is for the supply of vaneaxial fans, which are components often used in military equipment and facilities. Ashland Electric has a significant presence as a supplier to the U.S. Department of Defense, including an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contract with the Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command worth up to $1,161,828 over 5 years for the provision of spare parts and components in support of military aircraft and weapons systems, such as the Patriot missile system. This contract was not set aside for small businesses, likely due to the specialized nature of the required items.