Purchase Order SPE4A624PH857

Kitco LLC, doing business as Kitco Defense, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $36,923 by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation for the procurement of universal spherical bearings. The contract, awarded on March 25, 2024, with a completion date of September 9, 2025, will be performed at the company's facility in Provo, Utah. This award was not designated as a set-aside contract, indicating competitive selection based on the vendor's demonstrated capabilities. Kitco Defense, a Provo-based aerospace and defense components supplier, has established itself as a critical vendor within the defense supply chain through its extensive experience providing specialized bearings, seals, fasteners, and other aerospace hardware to the Department of Defense.

This purchase order represents a routine consumables procurement consistent with DLA Aviation's ongoing need to maintain spare parts inventory for military aircraft and related systems. Kitco Defense's track record includes multiple contracts with DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime, as well as subcontracting relationships with major defense primes such as Boeing and Northrop Grumman. The company currently holds several indefinite delivery vehicle contracts with ceiling values ranging from $250,000 to $2.4 million, enabling streamlined procurement of aerospace and maritime components. This purchase order for universal spherical bearings falls within the scope of Kitco's core business operations and demonstrates continued confidence in the vendor's ability to deliver critical aerospace components to support military readiness.