The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation awarded a $54.7K purchase order to Mid-State Aerospace Inc., a minority woman-owned small business based in Lenexa, Kansas, for the procurement of eight breakaway valves (NSN 4820014350676). This total small business set-aside contract, awarded on February 27, 2024, requires delivery of the valve units by June 12, 2024, with a ceiling completion date of May 31, 2026. The solicitation was issued on February 15, 2024, with quotes due by February 23, 2024, under firm fixed-price terms through a standard purchase order contract mechanism.
Mid-State Aerospace specializes in the manufacture and supply of aerospace hardware and custom hose assemblies for defense applications. The company has established a strong track record as a supplier to DLA Aviation and other defense agencies, holding multiple indefinite delivery contracts for hydraulic system components and aircraft assemblies. This award supports the Department of Defense's logistics and supply chain operations by securing critical aerospace hardware from a certified small disadvantaged business, furthering federal small business utilization objectives while ensuring reliable sourcing of specialized defense components.