The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation awarded a $79.6K firm fixed-price purchase order to Dcx-Chol Enterprises, Inc.'s SMI Division on October 16, 2023, for the procurement of branched wiring harnesses. The contract is scheduled for completion by October 30, 2025, with performance taking place in Pekin, Illinois. This award was not designated as a set-aside for any specific business type. Dcx-Chol Enterprises is a small business manufacturer specializing in electrical components and cable assemblies for defense and aviation applications, with facilities across Los Angeles, California; Pekin, Illinois; and Fort Wayne, Indiana.
This purchase order represents a single delivery order under DLA Aviation's broader procurement strategy for specialized electrical components supporting military aircraft and missile systems. Dcx-Chol has established itself as a trusted supplier to DLA Aviation through multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with ceiling values ranging from $250K to $804K, demonstrating consistent capability in producing high-precision wiring harnesses and related electrical systems. The company maintains AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications, reflecting its commitment to aerospace and defense quality standards, and concurrently serves as a subcontractor to major defense primes including Boeing, Raytheon, and BAE Systems.