Purchase Order SPE1C125P1072

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles division awarded a $131,550 firm fixed-price purchase order to Urschel Tool Co, a small business manufacturer based in Providence, Rhode Island, for the production of 15,000 units of enlisted grade insignia (NSN 8455001070086). This total small business set-aside contract was awarded on July 25, 2025, following a competitive Request for Quote solicitation posted on July 15, 2025. The insignia will be delivered to Arizona Industries for the Blind within 215 days after the date of order, with an ultimate completion date of February 20, 2026. Urschel Tool Co specializes in precision-manufactured military uniform components and accessories, and this award aligns with the company's established track record of supplying specialized uniform hardware and textile elements to DLA Troop Support.

This procurement is part of DLA Troop Support's broader mission to supply critical uniform and identification components to the U.S. Department of Defense. Urschel Tool Co's selection reflects its demonstrated capability in manufacturing high-quality insignia and uniform components, supported by its status as a qualified small business and its existing $3.42 million Indefinite Delivery Contract with DLA Troop Support that runs through November 2027. The structured delivery through Arizona Industries for the Blind further underscores the federal government's commitment to supporting employment initiatives for individuals with visual impairments through this specialized procurement vehicle.