Purchase Order SPE4A625P0AJ8

Edwards International LLC, a minority-owned small disadvantaged business based in Chicago, Illinois, was awarded a $36,414 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation on August 28, 2025, for the supply of 200 plain bearing units (National Stock Number 3130016012445). The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside and requires delivery to DLA Distribution within 171 days of order, with an ultimate completion date of February 17, 2026. Edwards International LLC will supply these critical mechanical components, which fall under the Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing industry classification and are categorized under Product Service Code 31 for Bearings.

The award represents Edwards International LLC's continued participation in DLA's supply chain as a key vendor for specialized industrial and mechanical components supporting defense logistics operations. The company's extensive portfolio of Defense Logistics Agency contract awards demonstrates its established capability to deliver diverse product categories, from automotive and mechanical components to specialized industrial equipment. This purchase order aligns with DLA Aviation's mission to provide efficient logistics support and spare parts to the U.S. Armed Forces, leveraging small business set-asides to ensure competitive opportunities for minority-owned and small disadvantaged enterprises within the federal procurement system.