Powell Electronics, Inc., a small business electronic components manufacturer based in Swedesboro, New Jersey, was awarded a $85,062.50 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Air Force Sustainment Center on June 18, 2025, for the procurement of high voltage vacuum relays (Part Number 3-1618274-6). The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, represents delivery of 250 High Voltage SPDT relays originally solicited through a simplified acquisition procedure by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) with an August 28, 2025 delivery requirement. Powell Electronics, which has served defense and aerospace markets since 2001 as a manufacturer of precision-engineered electronic interconnect solutions, was selected through a best value evaluation process that prioritized technical approach, delivery conformance, and past performance over pricing considerations.
This award aligns with Powell Electronics' existing federal contract portfolio, which primarily supports the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency and Army Contracting Command. The company's specialization in high-reliability electronic components for harsh environment applications positions it to support critical defense infrastructure and equipment maintenance operations. The procurement ultimately extends through the Air Force Sustainment Center's logistics operations, with an ultimate completion date of March 11, 2026, providing approximately nine months for contract fulfillment and closeout.