Purchase Order SPE4A626PC180

The U.S. Department of Defense Aviation, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), awarded a $3,179.20 firm fixed-price purchase order to Inserts & Kits, Inc. for a retaining ring component (National Stock Number 8511860049) on January 16, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of October 13, 2026. The award was issued without set-aside designation, reflecting the contractor's competitive standing in open federal procurement processes despite its qualified small business status. Inserts & Kits, Inc., a minority-owned and woman-owned small business manufacturer based in Santa Ana, California, serves as the prime contractor with no identified subcontractors, maintaining direct manufacturing and fulfillment responsibility for the contracted items.

This purchase order is part of a broader procurement relationship between DLA Aviation and Inserts & Kits, Inc., which currently holds two active Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) valued at $250,000 each, awarded September 10, 2025, through September 10, 2026. The company specializes in precision aerospace fasteners and thread repair components that conform to strict aerospace engineering standards, including Society of Automotive Engineers specifications and Naval Air drawings. The purchase order supports essential maintenance and repair operations for military aviation assets, with delivery requirements typically ranging from 33 to 59 days, positioning the contractor as a strategic small business vendor within the federal defense supply chain.