Standard Calibrations Inc., a small business specializing in NIST-traceable calibration and precision electronic components, was awarded a $210,039 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation on April 24, 2025, for the procurement of liquid transmitters (NSN 6680014923130). The contract, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, requires delivery of 53 units to DLA Distribution within 163 days of order. Standard Calibrations Inc., based in Chesapeake, Virginia, is well-positioned to fulfill this requirement given its established experience supplying specialized electronic instrumentation and sensors to federal defense and civilian agencies, including previous DLA Aviation contracts.
This procurement supports DLA Aviation's equipment logistics and inventory management mission, which sustains maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations across Department of Defense assets. The tight solicitation timeline—posted April 16, 2025, with responses due April 24, 2025—reflects the expedited nature of the acquisition. As a prime contractor on this award, Standard Calibrations Inc. will deliver critical measuring and controlling devices classified under NAICS code 334519. The contract is expected to be completed by December 10, 2025, aligning with the agency's operational requirements for ensuring adequate supply of precision instrumentation throughout the defense logistics supply chain.