Purchase Order SPE4A625P1C32

The U.S. Department of Defense, through its Aviation division, awarded a purchase order to Aircraft & Commercial Enterprises, Inc., a woman-owned small business based in Derby, Kansas, on September 24, 2025. The contract, valued at $1,184.30 with a firm fixed price structure, calls for the delivery of electrical insulation tape and is scheduled for completion by November 24, 2025. This award was not issued under a small business set-aside program, indicating open competition. Aircraft & Commercial Enterprises specializes in providing electrical components and industrial supplies to federal agencies and maintains an established presence in defense logistics and aviation support markets since its registration in SAM.gov in 2002.

The contractor's selection reflects its demonstrated capability and compliance record within the federal contracting ecosystem. Aircraft & Commercial Enterprises holds multiple small business certifications, including Woman-Owned Small Business and Department of Transportation Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise designations. The company maintains three active Indefinite Delivery Contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency valued at $250,000 each, underscoring its role as a strategic supplier for critical electrical components supporting defense logistics and aviation readiness operations. This purchase order for insulation materials aligns with the contractor's core business focus and contributes to sustained supply chain support for defense aviation operations.