The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation awarded a $76,273 firm fixed-price purchase order to Afena Aerospace, LLC (doing business as Afena Technologies) on June 11, 2024, for the supply of 3,428 units of socket head cap screws (NSN 5305011229633). The contract, which originated from a HUBZone set-aside solicitation posted in May 2024, calls for delivery to the DLA Distribution center in Barstow within 361 days of order. The ultimate completion date is November 8, 2024. Afena Aerospace, a minority-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small business based in Oxnard, California, holds SBA Certified HUBZone Firm status and regularly supplies aviation and mechanical components to defense agencies.
This procurement supports DLA Aviation's logistics and aircraft maintenance operations, which depend on a steady supply of fasteners and hardware components critical to military aviation readiness. Afena Aerospace's established track record with DLA, including multiple indefinite delivery contracts for similar aviation-related parts, positions the company as a reliable supplier for this requirement. The HUBZone set-aside designation reflects the government's commitment to supporting small businesses in economically disadvantaged areas while meeting essential defense supply chain needs.