Purchase Order SPE4A626PC443

ITW GSE Inc., a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. and a major supplier of aviation ground support equipment, was awarded a $92,708 firm fixed-price purchase order on January 16, 2026, by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation for an Adapter Set, Aircraft (NSN 4920016040725). The contract, with an ultimate completion date of March 17, 2026, originated from a Request for Quotation solicitation posted on December 21, 2025, which sought quotes for 11 units of the adapter set to be delivered to DLA Distribution San Diego within 169 days from order. No set-aside designation was applied to this procurement, which was open to unrestricted competition among all responsible sources. ITW GSE Inc.'s Hobart Ground Systems division will perform the work at the company's facility in Palmetto, Florida.

This purchase order represents a continuation of ITW GSE Inc.'s established relationship with the Defense Logistics Agency as a primary supplier of specialized electrical components and aviation support equipment. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation routinely procures critical ground support items through such firm fixed-price purchase orders to support military aviation operations globally. As a large, established manufacturer with multiple existing Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA, ITW GSE Inc. has demonstrated capability in delivering specialized aviation components and has consistently competed successfully in full and open procurements without set-aside protections.