The U.S. Department of Defense, through its Aviation division, awarded a $31,696 firm fixed-price purchase order to Platt & Son Inc., a woman-owned small business manufacturer based in Bedford, Pennsylvania, for the production of a chain assembly. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, was awarded on November 25, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of June 23, 2026. Platt & Son Inc. specializes in manufacturing lifting and rigging equipment for military and defense applications, with particular expertise in producing components such as wire rope assemblies, slings, cables, shackles, and chain assemblies that support the operational readiness of U.S. armed forces.
This award reflects the ongoing partnership between the Defense Logistics Agency and Platt & Son Inc., which has been registered in the System for Award Management since 2002 and has consistently delivered specialized components to multiple DLA branches including DLA Aviation, DLA Land and Maritime, and DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment. The company currently maintains three Indefinite Delivery Contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency, valued at approximately $250,000 each, that facilitate streamlined procurement of critical military components. This specific purchase order for chain assembly supports the broader mission of ensuring that essential lifting and rigging equipment is available to meet military operational requirements.
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