The federal contract award SPE4A624V9585 was issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to Howco Distributing Co., a subsidiary of Drone USA, Inc. The $1,292.50 firm fixed-price purchase order is for the delivery of a pressure gauge (NSN 8510464312) to support the agency's aviation programs.
Howco Distributing Co. is a for-profit organization that primarily serves as a prime and subcontractor on numerous DLA contracts, providing a wide range of industrial parts and components for the Defense Department's aviation, land, and maritime operations. The company has expertise in supplying various mechanical and electrical components, including valves, hoses, gauges, motors, filters, and electrical parts.
While this specific award does not have a set-aside designation, Howco Distributing Co. has been awarded other DLA contracts under small business set-asides, demonstrating its ability to compete in both unrestricted and small business markets. The company also holds larger contract vehicles with DLA, such as an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) valued up to $250,000 for vehicle drum winches and related parts, as well as a $3,000,000 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the Department of the Army for spare parts.