Purchase Order SPE4A623PU740

A.J. Associates Manufacturing & Engineering CO. Inc., a small business manufacturer based in Clearwater, Florida, was awarded a $34.7K firm fixed-price purchase order by the Department of Defense Aviation logistics agency on July 25, 2023, for the manufacture of a piston linear actuator. This contract, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, reflects the Defense Logistics Agency's procurement strategy to support small businesses while securing critical aerospace components. The award follows a solicitation posted on June 22, 2023, with a due date of June 30, 2023, and carries an ultimate completion date of March 16, 2026.

A.J. Associates brings significant relevant experience to this engagement, having established itself as a key supplier of precision aerospace hardware to the Department of Defense through multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime. The company specializes in manufacturing critical aerospace components for military aviation platforms, including structural assemblies, hydraulic components, and precision hardware for systems such as the B-52 Stratofortress and UH-60 Helicopters. With advanced manufacturing capabilities including CNC machining and hydraulic testing, A.J. Associates is well-positioned to deliver the piston linear actuator component to support DOD logistics and maintenance operations.