Purchase Order SPE4A625PT702

D-J Engineering Inc., a veteran-owned small business aerospace manufacturer based in Augusta, Kansas, has been awarded a $158,400 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation for the manufacture of longerons. The contract, issued on May 26, 2025, carries an ultimate completion date of March 12, 2026, and involves no set-aside designation. Longerons are critical structural components in aircraft construction, serving as primary load-bearing elements in the fuselage and wing structures. This award aligns with D-J Engineering's core manufacturing capabilities and established expertise in producing complex aerospace structural components for military aircraft platforms including the C-135, B-52, B-1B, E-3, and A-10.

D-J Engineering's selection for this contract reflects its extensive track record delivering specialized aerospace components to the Department of Defense through both prime and subcontract arrangements with major defense integrators such as Boeing, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, and Vertex Aerospace LLC. The company maintains multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA Aviation for aerospace components, demonstrating its reliability as a consistent supplier of critical aircraft structural elements. This purchase order supports the sustained maintenance and operational readiness of the military aircraft platforms that depend on these essential structural components.