Purchase Order SPE4A525P1833

This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order award from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation to Cherokee Nation Aerospace & Defense LLC, a tribally-owned small business and 8(a) Program Participant. The $5,685.29 contract is for the delivery of aircraft bushings and sleeves, with a performance period ending on May 8, 2025.

Cherokee Nation Aerospace & Defense LLC is a subsidiary of the Cherokee Nation, the largest federally recognized Native American tribe in the U.S. The company leverages its 8(a) and HUBZone certifications to secure federal contracts, primarily with the Department of Defense, for the manufacture and supply of aerospace components and modification kits. This award is not set aside, but the company has received some past contracts designated for small business or HUBZone participation.

In addition to this specific purchase order, Cherokee Nation Aerospace & Defense LLC holds two significant indefinite delivery contracts with the Air Force Sustainment Center and the General Services Administration to provide aircraft parts, tools, and COVID-19 personal protective equipment. The parent company, Cherokee Nation, has also secured numerous federal grants and contracts across a wide range of services, demonstrating its capacity to support diverse government procurement requirements.