This federal contract award was issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, a component of the U.S. Department of Defense, to Richard Manufacturing Company, a small business manufacturer located in Ogden, Utah. The $16,984 firm-fixed-price purchase order is for the contractor to conduct first article testing on a specialized government item, with a completion date of May 13, 2024.
Richard Manufacturing Company is a key supplier of electrical components, including wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, power distribution panels, and circuit card assemblies, that support the procurement, sustainment, and modernization of military aircraft platforms, missile defense systems, and other critical defense programs. The company serves as both a prime contractor and subcontractor to various government agencies and major aerospace firms.
This award is not set aside for any specific business category. However, Richard Manufacturing holds several Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with DLA Aviation and the U.S. Air Force, including a $1.8 billion IDIQ for F-16 aircraft wiring harness kits, highlighting the company's important role in the defense supply chain.