Purchase Order SPE4A626V1099

The U.S. Department of Defense, through its Aviation division, awarded a $3,860 firm fixed-price purchase order to Soderberg Manufacturing Company, Inc. on October 17, 2025, for the supply of navigational lighting equipment. The contract, which carries no set-aside designation, is scheduled for completion by April 6, 2026, and will be performed at the contractor's facility in City of Industry, California. Soderberg Manufacturing, a veteran-owned small business based in Walnut, California, specializes in producing high-quality lighting components and optical systems for military aircraft and ground vehicles, making it well-suited for this navigational lighting procurement.

This purchase order supports the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation's supply chain for critical lighting components used across various military platforms. Soderberg Manufacturing has an established track record as a key supplier to DLA Aviation, holding multiple Indefinite Delivery Vehicle contracts with ceiling values ranging from $250,000 to $1.8 million through 2030. The company has demonstrated its capability through prior awards involving specialized aviation lighting systems, including cockpit lights, landing lights, and navigational equipment. As a prime contractor with experience serving major defense partners including Boeing and Lockheed Martin, Soderberg Manufacturing continues to support the operational readiness of U.S. military aircraft through the provision of essential navigational lighting systems.