The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation awarded a $43,040 firm fixed-price purchase order to Meggitt (Orange County), Inc. on October 6, 2025, for the procurement of 10 electronic accelerometers under National Stock Number 6680015730008. The contract, which carries no set-aside designation and operates under full and open competition, requires delivery to the DLA Distribution facility W1A8 within 171 days of the delivery order. Meggitt (Orange County), Inc., a subsidiary of Meggitt PLC headquartered in Irvine, California, is an established aerospace and defense manufacturer specializing in precision electromechanical sensors and aircraft components. The company has maintained a strong position within the federal defense supply chain since registering in SAM.gov in March 2002, serving both as a prime contractor and subcontractor to major defense organizations.
The electronic accelerometers being delivered under this contract support critical military aviation systems and maintenance operations, consistent with DLA Aviation's role in sustaining U.S. military readiness. Meggitt's accelerometer and transducer products have previously supplied major defense prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, and Raytheon Company, supporting various military platforms and logistics operations. The contract is scheduled for ultimate completion on November 2, 2026, positioning Meggitt to deliver these precision measuring instruments as part of the broader defense logistics supply chain supporting aircraft maintenance and defense readiness programs.