Purchase Order SPE4A526P1631

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation awarded a purchase order totaling $38,520 to Platt & Son Inc., a woman-owned small business manufacturer based in Bedford, Pennsylvania, for the production of wire rope assemblies under National Stock Number 4010016573760. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, was awarded on December 9, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of May 26, 2026. The procurement solicitation, posted on November 24, 2025, sought nine units of fabricated wire products to be delivered to DLA Distribution location W1A8 within 165 days of order, with submissions required by December 2, 2025. Platt & Son Inc. specializes in lifting and rigging equipment critical to military and defense applications, making it well-suited to fulfill this requirement.

This award represents a continuation of the established relationship between DLA Aviation and Platt & Son Inc., which holds multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts valued around $250,000 each for wire rope assemblies and related rigging components. The contractor's consistent track record supplying specialized lifting equipment to various DLA branches, combined with its registration in SAM.gov since 2002, demonstrates its reliability as a defense supplier. Wire rope assemblies are fundamental components in military aviation maintenance and equipment operations, supporting the operational readiness of U.S. armed forces across multiple platforms and systems managed by DLA Aviation.